Indian Institute of Technology Madras

IIT Madras is an institution that strongly believes talent and good ideas can come from anywhere. In this photograph clicked in 1963, school children can be seen sitting with dignitaries for the inauguration of Vana Vani School. The school is situated in the campus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and managed by the educational trust of . It was started as a primary school with 52 pupils. Today it has grown and developed into a full-fledged Matriculation Higher Secondary School with over 2200 students.

Photo: IIT Madras Heritage Collection
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There's a Himalaya in the South and it can be found right here in ! Just as the original Himalayas function as a lifeline to millions, the is an essential part of student life with 6 messes spread across 3 floors offering Indian delicacies from , complete with a food court.

Manohar C Watsa Stadium hosts a 400m 8-lane synthetic track, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot-put, and football facilities in the campus. A favourite of students and faculty, it is used extensively for walking, jogging, running and training, promoting . Prem Watsa, a 'Distinguished Alumnus' of and Chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings had generously contributed towards renovating this landmark facility and named it in memory of his father.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a premier institute for education, research, consultancy and technological development is celebrating its 61st Foundation day, today, 31st July 2020.

On 31st July 1959, Prof. Humayun Kabir, who was then the Minister of Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs, Govt. of India, unveiled the inauguration stone of IIT Madras. The stone is currently located in Heritage Center and its replica is located in HSB today.

Over the years, IITM has imparted quality education in the areas of engineering, science and technology, humanities and management and has contributed to national development in multiple ways.

IIT Madras has recently been recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Govt. of India.