Mr. C. Subramaniam addresses the audience at the Second Institute Day, 1961

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Administrators , Institute Events , Visiting VIPs

On the stage from the left, Mr. C. Subramaniam (Minister of Education for Madras State and chief guest), Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director of IIT Madras).

Chidambaram Subramaniam (also known as CS), was an Indian politician and activist. Subramaniam was also present at the inauguration function of the Computer Centre of IIT Madras in 1973. At the time, he had just completed his tenure as Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission (1971-1972).

Prof. Bibhutibhushan Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras (1959 to 1967). He played a pivotal role in the rapid growth that took place during the initial years of the Institute.

Dr. A. L. Mudaliar was the first Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Madras (1959 to 1969). He played an important role in the development of IIT Madras in the early years.

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

Second Institute Day, 1961

Photograph ID:

001/0293/IMG_0148

Album ID:

0293

Date:

4 April 1961

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:

Second Institute Day

Venue:

Premises of Cauvery Hostel