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Prof. K. T. Chandy addresses the audience at the eleventh convocation ceremony

Administrators , Institute Events , Visiting VIPs

Seen standing in the image is Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors). Also seen on the dais, from the left: Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India), Mr. K. K. Sha (Governor of Tamil Nadu), Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister) and Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhiyan (Minister of Finance).


The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises, adjacent to the iconic campus landmark: the Gajendra Circle. The convocation commenced at 04:00 pm that day and a large audience was present to witness the event. The event is generally presided over by the Chairman, Board of Governors who declares the convocation open and closed. The Chairman also has the honour of introducing the chief guest to the audience.
 

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
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Photograph ID:
001/0032/IMG_0954_1
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Date:
1974-09-09
Place:
KV Ground
Event:
Convocation

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