In conversation — The chief guest Sardar Ujjal Singh with B. Sengupto (Director) and Workshop Superintendent S. S. Mani (warden) on the occasion of the inauguration of Alakananda Hostel in 1966

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Inaugurations , Visiting VIPs

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:

Visit of Sardar Ujjal Singh

Photograph ID:

001/0027/IMG_0806_1

Album ID:

0027

Date:

1966-07-15

Place:

Alakananda Hostel