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Director of IIT Madras Prof. P. V. Indiresan addresses the audience on the occasion of the 20th Convocation Day in 1983

Faculty , Inaugurations , Institute Events

This photograph was taken on the 20th Convocation Day of IIT Madras in 1983. The Director Prof. P. V. Indiresan is seen addressing the audience. In an article in The Hindu, it is reported, “M.S. Ananth, former director, IIT Madras, who joined as assistant professor during Prof Indiresan’s tenure, said Professor Indiresan’s entry was like ‘a breath of fresh air’ for the students and teachers.” Prof. Indiresan was known for his bluntness and openness which brought a radical change to the Institute.

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0079/IMG_2542_2
Album ID:
Date:
18 September 1983

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