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C. Rajagopalachari gives away a degree to a student, 1967

Convocations , Institute Events , Students

This photograph was taken during the fourth convocation of IIT Madras. C. Rajagopalachari, former Chief Minister of Madras State (1952-1954) was the chief guest for the convocation.

A total of 321 students graduated in 1967. Out of 321, 259 were undergraduates, 50 postgraduates and 12 were Ph.D. scholars.
 
Also seen in the photograph is Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, second from right). The student receiving the degree is yet to be identified.

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0006/IMG_0253_1
Album ID:
Date:
22 July 1967
Place:
Open Air Theatre (OAT)
Photographer:
C. Gourishankar (1936-2002). A geologist by qualification, Gourishankar started his career as a photographer after working for many years with the Geological Survey of India. In everything that he did, Gourishankar strove to achieve flawlessness and impeccable quality. Thus his photography too was characterised by this drive for perfection. Every photograph that Gourishankar took was meticulously planned and shot and printed with diligence and patience. Gourishankar carried out most of the official photography at IIT Madras in the 1960s.
Event:
Fourth Convocation

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