In conversation — The chief guest Sardar Ujjal Singh (Governor of Madras) sharing a moment with Prof. B. Sengupto (Director) and Workshop Superintendent Mr. S. S. Mani (warden) on the occasion of th

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Administrators , Inaugurations , Institute Events

Alakananda was the ninth hostel to be constructed in IIT Madras. The hostel was inaugurated by Sardarni Sant Sev Ujjal Singh, the wife of Governor Singh. The April 1966 issue of Campastimes gives an account of the inauguration of the hostel and mentions that tea was served after the Director’s speech. From left: Prof. B. Sengupto (Director), Workshop Superintendent Mr. S. S. Mani (warden) and chief guest Sardar Ujjal Singh (Governor of Madras).

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

Inauguration of the Hostel Alakananda

Photograph ID:

001/0201/0037_0001_1

Album ID:

0201