Recognition

Since its establishment in 1989, the Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children (MNC) has received numerous accolades that underscore its enduring commitment to excellence in early intervention services for children with intellectual disabilities and associated conditions.

These awards, conferred at both the national and state levels, reflect MNC’s dedication to empowering exceptional children and enhancing their lives – as well as those of their families – through innovative programs and dedicated service.

Awards & Honors

The Thursday Club and Charitable Trust, Chennai celebrated International Women’s Day on the 5th March 2020. The club honored women who had made outstanding contributions to the society. Our Director Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy was one of the recipients of their honor, in recognition of the tireless work she has been doing in the field of disability over three decades. She was decorated with a shawl and a plaque.
On the occasion of Teachers Day 2017-2018 Inner Wheel Club of Madras Central it a honored Mrs. A Sumathi, Group Head, for her yeoman service to MADHURAM NARAYANAN CENTER for 24 years with a citation and a purse.
Recognised by Govt of Tamil Nadu (Director for Rehabilitation of the Disabled) Vide RC.No.14994/SSIII/2003 dated 16/9/03.
Programme Co-ordinator of this Centre has been appointed by the State Govt as a member of the State Co-ordination Committee, a statutory body as per the Persons with Disabilities Act (1995).
Programme Co-ordinator of the Centre was invited and deputed by UNICEF suo moto to attend the International Portage Conference (On Mental Retardation) in Jamaica in 1992.
Programme Co-ordinator of the Centre was invited and deputed by UNICEF suo moto to attend the International Portage Conference (On Mental Retardation) in Jamaica in 1992.
The Upanayan Early Intervention Programme developed indigenously by the Centre’s parent organisation was released by Mother Teresa in 1992.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Tamil Nadu, honored Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy on 9 July 2023 as part of their Doctors’ Day celebrations, for her outstanding contribution to society.

Maithree, Chennai, honored Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy on their 29th anniversary with a plaque titled “A Seed that Germinated into a Big Tree,” recognizing her pivotal role as the catalyst and guiding force behind the organisation’s growth.

On 10 March 2020, the Rotary Club of Madras presented Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy with the Woman of Impact Award for her significant contributions to disability and special education, recognizing her as a celebrated “Path Breaker.”

The Thursday Ladies Club and Charitable Trust, Chennai, honored Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy on 5 March 2020 as part of their International Women’s Day celebrations, for her tireless work in the field of disability over three decades.

Americares India awarded MNC the runner-up certificate in the 10th Spirit of Humanity Awards, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to health care for society in the Mental Health category.

On Teachers’ Day 2017–2018, the Inner Wheel Club of Madras Central honored Mrs. A. Sumathi, Group Head, for her 24 years of dedicated service to the Madhuram Narayanan Centre.

Mrs. A. Sarojini, Group Head, was honored with the Teacher – Making a Difference Award on World Literacy Day, 8 September 2017.

The Founder, the late Air Vice Marshal V. Krishnaswamy, was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram Schools Alumni Meet in Chennai on 17 September 2017.

The Rotary Club of Madras East and La Ambience conferred the Dronacharya Award upon Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy on 26 April 2017 for her impactful contributions to early interventions for children with developmental delays and intellectual challenges.

Principal Mrs. Priya Rajkumar was honored with the Sraina Puraskar (Women Achiever) Award from the Dr. Vera Augustus Endowment on 30 March 2017 at Women’s Christian College, in recognition of her exceptional service to others.

Jaya Krishnaswamy was honored by Sakhi Mandal Sahyog, Chennai, with an award for her “Extraordinary Contribution in her Specialized Field of Spreading Awareness on the Importance of Special Education and Early Childhood (Mental Retardation).” This award was presented by His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu, at Raj Bhavan on Women’s Day 2016.

The Probus Club of Chennai conferred the Probus Award of Excellence on Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy at a ceremony held at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Chennai, on Women’s Day.

MNC won the India NGO Awards 2012–13 in the Small Category for demonstrating best practices in impact, scalability, replicability, innovation, and sustainability in its programs, as well as for creative and successful resource mobilization.

Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy, Founder Director, was awarded the Best Social Worker Award in the field of Disability by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

The National Awards for Outstanding Persons with Disabilities and Individuals/Organizations Working for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities are conferred annually on 3 December, coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. MNC received the National Award in the Institution Category in 2004.

MNC was recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu (Directorate for Rehabilitation of the Disabled) as per RC No. 14994/SSIII/2003, dated 16 September 2003.

Mrs. Vimala Kannan, Founder Principal of the Centre, received the Best Teacher Award in the field of Mental Retardation from the Government of Tamil Nadu.

MNC was honored with the Chief Minister’s Special Award for Best Institution.

The Program Coordinator of the Centre was appointed by the State Government as a member of the State Coordination Committee, a statutory body established under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.

MNC received the Best Institution Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu.

The Program Coordinator of the Centre was invited by UNICEF to attend the International Portage Conference on Mental Retardation in Jamaica.

The Upanayan Early Intervention Program, developed indigenously by MNC, was released by Mother Teresa in 1992. This program is accredited and recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India for the training of special educators.

Awards & Honors

The Thursday Club and Charitable Trust, Chennai celebrated International Women’s Day on the 5th March 2020. The club honored women who had made outstanding contributions to the society. Our Director Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy was one of the recipients of their honor, in recognition of the tireless work she has been doing in the field of disability over three decades. She was decorated with a shawl and a plaque.
On the occasion of Teachers Day 2017-2018 Inner Wheel Club of Madras Central it a honored Mrs. A Sumathi, Group Head, for her yeoman service to MADHURAM NARAYANAN CENTER for 24 years with a citation and a purse.
Recognised by Govt of Tamil Nadu (Director for Rehabilitation of the Disabled) Vide RC.No.14994/SSIII/2003 dated 16/9/03.
Programme Co-ordinator of this Centre has been appointed by the State Govt as a member of the State Co-ordination Committee, a statutory body as per the Persons with Disabilities Act (1995).
Programme Co-ordinator of the Centre was invited and deputed by UNICEF suo moto to attend the International Portage Conference (On Mental Retardation) in Jamaica in 1992.
Programme Co-ordinator of the Centre was invited and deputed by UNICEF suo moto to attend the International Portage Conference (On Mental Retardation) in Jamaica in 1992.
The Upanayan Early Intervention Programme developed indigenously by the Centre’s parent organisation was released by Mother Teresa in 1992.

Rotary club of Madras – On 10th March, 2020, at a special meeting, Rotary Club of Madras conferred the Woman Of Impact Award on Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy, for her contribution in the field of disability and special education. The Rotary club of Madras, said that they have honored themselves in honoring this celebrated “Path Breaker”. A citation was presented listing all her achievements over the years and her efforts to help Special children in particular and the disability sector at large.

The Thursday Club and Charitable Trust, Chennai celebrated International Women’s Day on the 5th March 2020. The club honored women who had made outstanding contributions to the society. Our Director Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy was one of the recipients of their honor, in recognition of the tireless work she has been doing in the field of disability over three decades. She was decorated with a shawl and a plaque.

Americares India – awarded MNC the runner up certificate in the 10th Spirit of Humanity Award in the year 2019, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to Health Care for Society in the Mental Health category.

On the occasion of Teachers Day 2017-2018 Inner Wheel Club of Madras Central it a honored Mrs. A Sumathi, Group Head, for her yeoman service to Madhuram Narayanan Center for 24 years with a citation and a purse.

Mrs. A Sarojini, Group Head was honored with a special award on Sept 8th 2017, ‘Teacher – Making A Difference’ award on World Literacy Day.

Our founder Late Air Vice Marshal V Krishnaswamy was posthumously awarded the “Distinguished Alumnus” award at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Schools Alumni meet held at Chennai on 17th Sept 2017. He was the founder of the Alumni Association.

The Rotary Club of Madras East and La Ambience conferred upon Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy the Dronacharya Award on the 26th April 2017 in recognition of her impactful contributions to Early Intervention to Children with Developmental Delays and Mental challenges.

Our Principal Mrs. Priya Rajkumar was honoured with the “Sraina Puraskar”, (Women Achiever) instituted by the Dr. Vera Augustus Endowment on 30th March, 2017 at Women’s Christian College. This award is given annually to women achievers in different fields, who have gone beyond their call of duty in the service of others.

The Sakhi Mandal Sahyog of Chennai honored Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy with an award for her “Extraordinary contribution in her Specialized field of Spreading Awareness on the Importance of Special Education and Early Childhood (Mental Retardation). This award was presented by His Excellency Dr. K Rosaiah, the Governor of Tamilnadu at the Rajbhavan on Women’s Day 2016.

The Probus Club of Chennai in association with the Russian Centre of Science and Culture conferred the award of “Probus Award of Excellence 2016” on Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Kasturi Rangan Road, Chennai 18 on Women’s Day 2016.

MNC won the India NGO Awards 2012/13 – Small Category for their demonstration of best practices of impact, scalability and replicability, innovation and sustainability in their programmes, and in creative and successful resource mobilisation.

The Founder Director, Mrs. Jaya Krishnaswamy received the Best Social Worker Award in the field of Disability in 2012 from the Honble. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Received the National Award in the Institution category in 2004.

Recognised by Govt of Tamil Nadu (Director for Rehabilitation of the Disabled) Vide RC.No.14994/SSIII/2003 dated 16/9/03.

The Founder Principal of the Centre, Mrs. Vimala Kannan, was awarded the ‘Best Teacher Award’ in the field of Mental Retardation by the Tamil Nadu Government (2001).

Received the ‘Chief Minister’s Special Award for Best Institution’ in 1996.

Programme Co-ordinator of this Centre has been appointed by the State Govt as a member of the State Co-ordination Committee, a statutory body as per the Persons with Disabilities Act (1995).

Received the Best Institution Award from Tamil Nadu Government in 1995.

Programme Co-ordinator of the Centre was invited and deputed by UNICEF suo moto to attend the International Portage Conference (On Mental Retardation) in Jamaica in 1992.

Programme Co-ordinator of the Centre was invited and deputed by UNICEF suo moto to attend the International Portage Conference (On Mental Retardation) in Jamaica in 1992.

The Upanayan Early Intervention Programme developed indigenously by the Centre’s parent organisation was released by Mother Teresa in 1992.