Sardarini Sant Sev Ujjal Singh presents an award to a student, 1967

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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).

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. Sampath (extreme right) is also visible in the photograph.

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

Eighth Institute Day, 1967

Photograph ID:

001/0026/IMG_0792_1

Album ID:

0026

Date:

March 1967

Place:

Open Air Theatre (OAT)