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The image shows a discussion in progress at the seminar. A seminar on collaboration between industries and institutions in the field of technical education, organised by ‘Institute of Applied Manpower Research’, the All India Council for Technical Education and IIT Madras took place during 11-13 June, 1964. The primary purpose of the seminar was to bring about a closer understanding between the employers and educationists in the problems involved in effecting better coordination between engineering education and the employment of engineering manpower with special reference to mechanical…

The image shows a discussion in progress at the seminar. A seminar on collaboration between industries and institutions in the field of technical education, organised by ‘Institute of Applied Manpower Research’, the All India Council for Technical Education and IIT Madras took place during 11-13 June, 1964. The primary purpose of the seminar was to bring about a closer understanding between the employers and educationists in the problems involved in effecting better coordination between engineering education and the employment of engineering manpower with special reference to mechanical…

In the image, the dignitaries converse with one another over lunch. Also seen in the image, fourth from left, is Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IIT Madras). A seminar on collaboration between industries and institutions in the field of technical education, organised by ‘Institute of Applied Manpower Research’, the All India Council for Technical Education and IIT Madras took place during 11-13 June, 1964. The primary purpose of the seminar was to bring about a closer understanding between the employers and educationists in the problems involved in effecting better coordination between…

A seminar on collaboration between industries and institutions in the field of technical education, organised by ‘Institute of Applied Manpower Research’, the All India Council for Technical Education and IIT Madras took place during 11-13 June 1964. The primary purpose of the seminar was to bring about a closer understanding between employers and educationists in the problems involved in effecting better coordination between engineering education and the employment of engineering manpower with special reference to mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines and engineering education at…

The image shows a discussion in progress at the seminar. A seminar on collaboration between industries and institutions in the field of technical education, organised by ‘Institute of Applied Manpower Research’, the All India Council for Technical Education and IIT Madras took place during 11-13 June, 1964. The primary purpose of the seminar was to bring about a closer understanding between the employers and educationists in the problems involved in effecting better coordination between engineering education and the employment of engineering manpower with special reference to mechanical…

In the image, Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Madras) arrives at the Seminar on Industry-Institution Collaboration and is escorted (from the left ) by Mr. Venkataraman (CSO), Mr. R. Natarajan (Registrar) and Mr. Y. S. Ramaswamy (Superintending Engineer). A seminar on collaboration between industries and institutions in the field of technical education, organised by ‘Institute of Applied Manpower Research’, the All India Council for Technical Education and IIT Madras took place during 11-13 June , 1964. The primary purpose of the seminar was to bring about a closer…

Seen in the image (first from the right) is Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Madras). A seminar on collaboration between industries and institutions in the field of technical education, organised by ‘Institute of Applied Manpower Research’, the All India Council for Technical Education and IIT Madras took place during 11-13 June, 1964. The primary purpose of the seminar was to bring about a closer understanding between the employers and educationists in the problems involved in effecting better coordination between engineering education and the employment of…

This photograph has captured the hallway of the Central School, carpeted and decked with leaves and colourful bunting, on the occasion of the school building’s inauguration.  Mr. M. K. Natarajan served as the first principal of the Central School at IIT Madras, from 1964 to 1968. The Central School at IIT Madras started operating with classes VI to IX on July 20, 1964. This Central School is part of a network of 1251 schools established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, both in India and abroad. The name ‘Central School’ was later changed to Kendriya Vidyalaya.…

Dr. A. L. Mudaliar smiles at the camera while addressing the audience at the inauguration of the Central School at IIT Madras. Seen in the picture (from the left): Mr. M. K. Natarajan (Principal, Central School, IIT Madras), Dr. C. D. Deshmukh (Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi), Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar (Member, Board of Governors) and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IIT Madras) seated on the dais, with Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) at the microphone.

On the occasion of its inauguration, the Central School's entrance, lined with potted plants, was carpeted and decked with colourful bunting. The picture shows people gathered outside the school's entrance, either before or after the inauguration ceremony. This entrance, however, is no longer the main entrance to the school. The second entrance was possibly built later in time. The Central School at IIT Madras started operating on July 20, 1964. The new school building was officially inaugurated by Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) on January 20, 1965.  The new…

 In this photograph, decorative plant pots of various kinds are seen lining the wall adjacent to the inauguration stone of the Central School building at IIT Madras. The Central School at IIT Madras started operating, with classes VI to IX on July 20, 1964. This Central School is part of a network of 1251 schools established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, both in India and abroad. The name ‘Central School’ was later changed to Kendriya Vidyalaya. From the first 250 students and 10 staff members, the school has grown to accommodate students in classes I through XII,…

The students don the classic white and navy blue uniform. This uniform, which had been in use since the inception of Central Schools in India in 1963, was changed in 2012-13. Standing behind the students on the dais are: (from the left) Mr. M. K. Natarajan (Principal, Central School, IIT Madras), Dr. C. D. Deshmukh (Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi),  Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar (Member, Board of Governors) and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IIT Madras).  

Seen in the picture (from the left): Mr. R. Natarajan (Registrar, IIT Madras), Mr. Y. S. Ramaswamy (Superintending Engineer, IIT Madras), Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IIT Madras) and Mr. T. N. Venkataraman (Chief Security Officer). The two people at the back are yet to be identified.  

Seen in the picture (from the left): Rev. Father L.D. Murphy (Professor of English, Loyola College), Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar (Member, Board of Governors), Dr. C. D. Deshmukh (Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi), Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), Mr. Y. S. Ramaswamy (Superintending Engineer, IIT Madras), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IIT Madras), Mr. R. Natarajan (Registrar, IIT Madras) and Mr. M. K. Natarajan (Principal, Central School, IIT Madras).

Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors) is photographed on the dais as he addresses the audience at the inauguration of the Central School building at IIT Madras. Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar (Member, Board of Governors) is seated on the dais behind him, on the left, and Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IIT Madras) is standing on the right.