Mr. A. Sivasailam lights the lamp to inaugurate the 20th convocation, 1983

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Convocations , Inaugurations , Institute Events

The photograph was taken during the 20th convocation. The function was held at the newly constructed Student Activities Centre (SAC). Prior to this, convocations were held at the Open Air Theatre (OAT).

Seen in the photograph are, Mr. Nazir Ahmad (Librarian, first from right), Mr. Giani Zail Singh (President of India and chief guest, third from right), Prof. Surjit Singh (Chemistry Department, fourth from right), Mrs. Sheila Kaul (Union Minister of Education and Culture, extreme left) and Mr. A. Sivasailam (Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Madras, second from left, lighting the kuthu vilakku – the lamp).

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

20th Convocation and Inauguration of Student Activities Centre, 1983

Photograph ID:

001/0079/IMG_2520_2

Album ID:

0079

Date:

18 September 1983

Place:

Student Activities Centre (SAC)