Prof. B. Sengupto addresses the NCC contingents on Independence Day, 1967

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In 1967, Independence Day was celebrated with a special parade alongside the No.2 Madras Mixed Coy. The Director of IIT Madras Prof. Sengupto took the salute and addressed the cadets. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras. He joined as Director in 1959 and served his tenure until the end of 1967.

The NCC has been actively involved in the Independence and Republic Day celebrations at IIT Madras. The cadets usually present a guard of honour to the Director of the Institute during the event and also take part in a march past. There have been occasions where cadets took part in the Republic Day parade at Marina Beach and some occasions where cadets were taken to New Delhi to witness the parade.

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

NCC Independence Day Celebrations, 1967

Photograph ID:

001/0308/IMG_0400

Album ID:

0308

Date:

15 August 1967

Place:

NCC Building

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:

Independence Day

Event:

Independence Day