Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India), chief guest of the eleventh convocation, proceeds to the dais with Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director) on the left and Mr. Venkataraman (CSO) on the right

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The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises, adjacent to the iconic campus landmark: the Gajendra Circle. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. Upon reaching the campus the chief speaker was given a guard of honour. After inspecting the guard, she adorned the convocation robes and was led to the dais for the commencement of the ceremony. In the image, Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India) is escorted to the dais by Mr Venkataraman (CSO). The gentleman on the left of the image is Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director)

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

11th Convocation

Photograph ID:

001/0032/IMG_0952_1

Album ID:

0032

Date:

1974-09-09

Place:

KV Ground