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Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the chief guest for the eleventh convocation, is received by Prof. K. T. Chandy and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai

Administrators , Faculty , Institute Events

Seen in the image: The Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi (with her back to the camera), the Chairman, Board of Governors, Prof. K. T. Chandy (to the right of the chief guest) and the Director of IITM, Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (directly in front of the chief guest).


The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. Unlike most of the previous convocation ceremonies which were held at the Open Air Theatre (OAT) of the Institute, this ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. Upon arrival at the Institute, the chief speaker was received by Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors) and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director).
 

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Album Name:
Photograph ID:
001/0031/IMG_0924_1
Album ID:
Date:
1974-09-09
Place:
KV Ground
Event:
Convocation

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