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Mr. Kodardas Kalidas Shah was the Governor of Tamil Nadu from 1971 to 1976. He visited IIT Madras on 13 April 1974 to formally initiate the final phase of construction of the swimming pool which was nearing completion at the time. Initially, the function was supposed to happen on 4 April 1974, but it was postponed to 13 April. According to a detailed note about the programme prepared by the Institute, the Governor would reach the Open Air Theatre (OAT) at 7:10 p.m. after being welcomed at the “Old Guest House” at 7 p.m. In this photograph, he is welcomed by Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (…

This photograph was taken during the event held to formally initiate the final phase of construction of the swimming pool. In addition to this, a souvenir related to the swimming pool was released for the benefit of the faculty and students. The event was attended by the honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu, Mr. K. K. Shah. The event was held in the evening after 7 p.m. In the photograph, we can see families, residents, students and faculty of the Institute gathered for the occasion. The swimming pool construction began in 1965. Due to financial constraints and other problems, the pool was…

This photograph was taken during the event held to formally initiate the final phase of construction of the swimming pool. In addition to this, a souvenir related to the swimming pool was released for the benefit of the faculty and students. The event was attended by Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu). The event was held at approximately 7:10 p.m. and possibly lasted around half an hour, according to the event itinerary.  It is likely that the gentleman addressing the audience released the souvenir. Initially, the plan was to have Mrs. Madhuben Shah, wife of the Governor, release…

According to the event itinerary prepared by the Institute, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Mr. K. K. Shah’s address would be after the Director’s welcome address. Mr. Shah was the Governor of Tamil Nadu from 1971 to 1976. He supported the construction of the swimming pool by donating a large sum of 1000 rupees to the Institute on 15 April 1974. Seated at the stage, from left, a student who is yet to be identified, Prof. R. K. Gupta (Dean of Student Affairs), Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director of IIT Madras), an unidentified gentleman, Prof. S. Sampath (Deputy Director) and a student who is yet…

This photograph shows distinguished guests and administrators of IIT Madras seated at the stage during the formal initiation event for the final phase of the swimming pool construction.  A souvenir was released on this day for the faculty and students of the Institute. It contained information about the swimming pool. It is likely that the printed copies seen in the image are souvenirs.  The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu). Seen in the photograph, seated, from left, Prof. R. K. Gupta (Dean of Student Affairs), Prof. K. A…

This photograph was taken during the event held to formally initiate the final phase of construction of the swimming pool. In addition to this, a souvenir related to the swimming pool was released for the benefit of the faculty and students. The event was attended by the honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu, Mr. K. K. Shah. We are yet to find out who the student in the photograph is. Seen in the photograph, from left, Prof. R. K. Gupta (Dean of Student Affairs), Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director of IIT Madras), Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu), an unidentified gentleman, Prof. S.…

This photograph was taken during the event held to formally initiate the final phase of construction of the swimming pool. In addition to this, a souvenir related to the swimming pool was released for the benefit of the faculty and students. The event was attended by the honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu, Mr. K. K. Shah. Prof. Gupta was from the Department of Humanities and was a popular figure on campus. He was also the Dean of Student Affairs and played a key role in the construction of the swimming pool. Seen in the photograph, from left, a student who is yet to be identified, Prof…

This photograph was taken during the initiation event that was held to formally start the final phase of the construction of the swimming pool at IIT Madras. Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu) was the chief guest for this event. According to the event itinerary prepared by the Institute, the invocation for the event was planned for 7:10 p.m. to 7:12 p.m.. However, the itinerary also states that the national anthem was sung at the end of the event. Hence, it is not clear to us if this photograph was taken during the invocation or the national anthem. Seen in the photograph, from…

This photograph was taken on 13 April 1974, when Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu) visited IIT Madras to formally initiate the final phase of the swimming pool construction. The Director’s welcome address was held after the invocation. In his address, Prof. Pandalai welcomed the Governor and talked about the journey of the construction of the swimming pool which began back in 1965. Prof. Pandalai noted that the swimming pool was being built with the monetary support of the West German Aid Programme. The Programme had funded around 1 lakh Deutsche Marks. He also noted that the final…

This photograph was taken during the event held to formally initiate the final phase of construction of the swimming pool. In addition to this, a souvenir related to the swimming pool was released for the benefit of the faculty and students. The event was attended by Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu). The event was held at approximately 7:10 p.m. and possibly lasted around half an hour, according to the event itinerary.  It is not clear to us if this photograph was taken before the event or after it. Seen in the photograph, Prof. S. Sampath (Deputy Director, at the end of the…

This photograph was taken during the formal initiation event held to initiate the final phase of the swimming pool construction at IIT Madras. We know from our sources that a souvenir in connection with the swimming pool was released by Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu) after the Governor’s address. It is likely that the souvenir is being released in the photograph above. From left, Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai  (Director of IIT Madras), Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu) and an unidentified gentleman.

Mr. K. K. Shah, the honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu visited IIT Madras on 13 April 1974 in order to formally initiate the final phase of the swimming pool construction. Here, he is seen standing at the podium. Mr. Shah was the Governor of Tamil Nadu from 1971 to 1976. He supported the construction of the swimming pool by donating a large sum of 1000 rupees to the Institute on 15 April 1974. Seated at the stage, from left, a student who is yet to be identified, Prof. R. K. Gupta (Dean of Student Affairs), Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director of IIT Madras), an unidentified gentleman, Prof…

The Composite Structures (FRP) Research Centre, also known as the Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Centre was started at IIT Madras in March 1974. It was started due to the increased use of FRP, on a global scale, for advanced technology applications as well as for commercial and domestic applications. Prior to the formation of the Centre, in 1960, research and development activities in this area was initiated by the Department of Aeronautical Engineering (IIT Madras) because of the possible and increasing applications of FRP in the Aerospace field in India. In 1971, Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai…

Seen in the image: FRP Microwave Antenna (1.2 m) fabricated at the FRP Centre, FRP lampshades and FRP Contraction Cones among other FRP products. A couple of examples of the FRP Centre’s clients are Plastics and Fibres Inc. (a plastic fabrication company in Chennai) and Devi Reinforced Plastic Products. IIT Madras set up six centres in the year 1973. The Composite Structures (FRP) Research Centre, also known as the Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Centre, was one of them. The Centre was officially opened in March 1974 and it aimed at co-ordinating and utilising its expertise and resources…