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Mrs. Indira Gandhi, chief guest of the eleventh convocation, proceeds to the dais with Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai and Mr. Venkataraman

Administrators , Faculty , Institute Events

Seen the image from the left is Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director, IITM), Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India) and Mr Venkataraman (CSO).

 
The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises, adjacent to the iconic campus landmark: the Gajendra Circle. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. Upon reaching the campus the chief speaker was given a guard of honour. After inspecting the guard, she adorned the convocation robes and was led to the dais for the commencement of the ceremony. 
 

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Album Name:
Photograph ID:
001/0032/IMG_0952_1
Album ID:
Date:
1974-09-09
Place:
KV Ground
Event:
Convocation

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