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Students receive a trophy from Sardarini Sant Sev Ujjal Singh, 1967

Institute Events , Students , Visiting VIPs

Taken during the Eighth Institute Day of IIT Madras, this is a photograph from the prize distribution ceremony of the event. Sararini Ujjal Singh (covered by a student) 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.” 
 
During Institute Days, prizes and awards were given to staff, students and faculty of the Institute by the chief guests for their extra-curricular contributions to IIT Madras.
 
Mr. Srinivasan (Physical Training Instructor) is also visible in the middle.

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0026/IMG_0805_1
Album ID:
Date:
March 1967
Place:
Open Air Theatre (OAT)
Event:
Eighth Institute Day

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