Correspondence sent to:
Dr. Douglas Ensminger
Representative in India
The Ford Foundation
32 Ferozeshah Road
New Delhi 1

Correspondence sent from:
Dr. K.T. Chandy
Director
Indian Institute of Management
and
Barnard E. Smith
MIT Project Leader

Topic:
Annual Progress Report to Ford Foundation

Description:
Annual status report highlighting: 1) Successful completion of first 2-year program (40 graduates placed), 2) Campus development progress (Diamond Harbour Road site preparation and Emerald Bower temporary buildings), 3) Faculty development (7 faculty + 1 researcher in U.S. for training), and 4) Continued Ford Foundation support utilization (library purchases, visiting faculty, and U.S. training trips). Expresses appreciation for Ford Foundation assistance.

Additional Context:
Report documents critical early-stage development of IIM Calcutta, including first graduating class placements and infrastructure projects funded by Ford Foundation grants. Demonstrates international collaboration with MIT faculty.

     1966-11-28

     IIM Calcutta

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