Conferences
Madhuram Narayanan Centre (MNC) hosts annual international conferences focused on Early Intervention for children with Intellectual Disabilities and related conditions, addressing critical issues such as inclusive education. These conferences bring together national and international experts to share insights and best practices. Additionally, the events feature workshops at a national level, promoting interactive learning and fostering dialogue.
2004 - First International Conference
| Dates | 08 – 11 December 2004 |
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| Topic | Early Intervention in Mental Retardation |
| Chief Guest | Dr A. K. Mukherjee, former Director General Health Services, Government of India and Director General, Indian Spinal Injury Centre, New Delhi |
2007 - Second International Conference
| Dates | 13 – 16 December 2007 |
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| Topic | Early Intervention in Mental Retardation |
| Chief Guest | Mrs. Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan, Honorable Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment |
2010 - Third International Conference
| Dates | 24 – 27 November 2010 |
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| Topic | Intervention for Optimization of the Potential for Development towards Inclusion – An Exposition |
| Chief Guest | Prof. George Baroff, Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina, USA |
2013 - Fourth International Conference
| Dates | 20 – 23 November 2013 |
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| Topic | Early Intervention for Children with Mental Retardation and Associated Disabilities, Age Group – Birth to 6 Years |
| Chief Guest | Dr M. Papakumari, Renowned Pediatrician and Psychiatrist |
2016 - Fifth International Conference
| Dates | 17 – 19 November 2016 |
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| Topic | Early Intervention in Mental Retardation and Associated Conditions |
| Chief Guest | Mr. Mohammed Nasimuddin, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu |
2019 - Sixth International Conference
| Dates | 7 – 9 November 2019 |
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| Topic | Towards Inclusion: Evidence Based Supportive Practices in Early Intervention |
| Chief Guest | Dr. Subodh Kumar, Member Secretary of Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi |
