Audience at the 20th convocation, 1983
Inaugurations , Institute Events , Convocations
This photograph was taken during the 20th convocation. The event was held at the newly constructed Student Activities Centre (SAC). It was the first convocation to be held at the venue.
According to the Annual Report of IIT Madras 1983-84, the Student Activities Centre (SAC) was built as a multipurpose auditorium cum indoor stadium. The dimension of the building was reported to be 80 metres by 55 metres. The building consisted of a central bowl, stage, spectator gallery, mezzanine floor, two conference rooms, cafeteria and a store room. It was further written that the building was intended for indoor functions, convocation, sports events, cultural activities, seminars and exhibitions. The bowl had a capacity of 900 people, and provided space for indoor sports such as basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis and volleyball. The spectator gallery (in photograph) had a capacity of 1,600 according to the Annual Report. The total capacity of the auditorium was 2,500.
Seen in the photograph, seated in first row, from left, Mrs. Manjit Kaur (daughter of Mr. Giani Zail Singh), Mrs. Jaya Indiresan (wife of Prof. P. V. Indiresan, wearing a green and white sari) and Mrs. Indira Sivasailam (wife of Mr. A. Sivasailam, in brown saree, next to Mrs. Indiresan).
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