This photograph shows Dr. Richard von Weizsäcker (President, Federal Republic of Germany, third from right) holding his suit. He visited IIT Madras in order to receive a degree of Doctor of Science (honoris causa). The ceremony was held at the Student Activities Centre (SAC). Dr. Weizsäcker also visited various other departments including the Ocean Engineering Department (in image) and the Computer Sciences Department.
We are yet to identify the other persons in the photograph.
The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.
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