Inaugurated as part for the 60th anniversary celebrations of IIT Madras, the Archive Project aims to preserve the memories of the Institute through the acquisition and preservation of records of the teaching, research, administration, and the lives and activities of students, faculty and employees through the years.
The Archive Project collects academic and administrative records of the Institute, and personal papers and records from individuals who were associated with the Institute. These archives not only help in preserving the history of the Institute but also history of science and technology - to serve the academic community of the Institute and the world.
The archived repository is available at a physical location on the IIT Madras campus and will be made accessible to researchers and the public.