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Mrs. Ujjal Singh presents an award to an officer, 1967

Administrators , Cultural Events , Institute Events

Taken during the Eighth Institute Day of IIT Madras, this is a photograph from the prize distribution ceremony of the event. Sararini Ujjal Singh was the chief guest for the event along with her husband Sardar Ujjal Singh (Governor of Tamil Nadu).

During Institute Days, prizes and awards were given to staff, students and faculty of the Institute by the chief guests for their extra-curricular contributions to IIT Madras.
 
According to the 1967 edition of Campastimes, “Sardarini Ujjal Singh distributed the year’s prizes for general proficiency in the various years and branches. The prize winners were given a big hand as they went up to receive their prizes.” 
 
Prof. S. Sampath (Deputy Director, second from left), Prof. P. C. Varghese (Gymkhana President, third from left) and Mr. Thomas Victor (General Secretary, fourth from left) are also visible in the image.

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0026/IMG_0795_1
Album ID:
Date:
March 1967
Place:
Open Air Theatre (OAT)
Event:
Eighth Institute Day

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