1989 - Annual Report

Abstract

The period under review has been another fruitful year of increased research output with more than forty research papers published and an equal number at different stages of publication. The members of the academic staff continue to be in the national stream with their active participation in both the national and international conferences and other scientific meetings. During the Seventh Plan period, both the Tamil Nadu Government and the Department of Atomic Energy have substantially increased their support to the Institute, thanks to the efforts of Prof.E.CG. Sudarshan, the Director of the Institute. A Nelco Force 20 (D) computer was acquired in September 1988 with further additions expected in the near future. Much needed construction activities have started. The Foundation stone for a separate Library complex behind theexisting Institute Building and a Hostel and Guest House complex was laid by Hon'ble Dr.K.R-Narayanan, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Government of India, on 13th January 1989. The Library Complex is to be completed by December 1989 and the Hostel and Guest House Complex by March 1990. Apart from the 4 acres of land in which the existing Institute building is situated, an additional 2.5 acres for the Hostel and Guest House Complex was also allotted to the Institute free of cost by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Department of Atomic Energy is meeting the entire cost of construction. The Plan outlay for the next five year plan was considered. The efforts of the Director- in-charge and the Registrar for the development programmes of the Institute were appreci­ated by the Officials of both Governments and resulted in a three fold increase over VII Plan allotment for which I am grateful to Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, Joint Secretary to Government of India, and the Chairman of the Working Group of the Department of Atomic Energy. The Institute is poised for a massive expansion during VIII Plan period which will also enable the Institute to undertake, in addition, other training programmes for the development of mathematical sciences in our country.

Thanks to Prof.T.S.Santhanam, Dr.R.Jagannathan, Dr.H.Bhate, Dr.H.S.Sharatchandra and Dr.R.Sridhar for their valuable help in the preparation of this report.