Mr. C. Subramaniam with Dr. A. L. Mudaliar and Prof. B. Sengupto, 1961

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Administrators , Institute Events , Visiting VIPs

This photograph was taken during the Second Institute Day of IIT Madras. Mr. Subramaniam was the chief guest for the event.

Chidambaram Subramaniam (also known as CS), was an Indian politician and activist. He continued to be associated with IIT Madras in the future. He was present at the inauguration function of the Computer Centre 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. He played a pivotal role in the rapid growth that took place during the initial years of the Institute. Prof B. Sengupto was selected to be founder Director of IIT Madras in 1958, and he joined IIT Madras in 1959.

Dr. A. L. Mudaliar was the first Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Madras from 1959 to 1969.

From left, Mr. C. Subramaniam (Minister of Education, Law and Finance for Madras State and chief guest, third from left), Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors, second from left) and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director of IIT Madras, extreme right).

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

Second Institute Day, 1961

Photograph ID:

001/0293/IMG_0124

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