Prof. B. Sengupto hoists the flag 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. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras. He joined as Director in 1959 and served his tenure until the end of 1967. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph.

The NCC building which is seen in the photograph was inaugurated by Major General Virendra Singh (Director-General, NCC) in 1965. It currently houses the JEE/GATE office. (As of September 2021).

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

NCC Independence Day Celebrations, 1967

Photograph ID:

001/0308/IMG_0406

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