{"id":1323,"date":"2025-02-25T11:24:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T11:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mncindia.org\/?page_id=1323"},"modified":"2025-03-12T04:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T04:08:38","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mncindia.org\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1323\" class=\"elementor elementor-1323\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26032c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"26032c2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cae8d03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cae8d03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our History<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c1e383 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2c1e383\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n  <meta charset=\"utf-8\">\r\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\">\r\n  <link href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@5.3.3\/dist\/css\/bootstrap.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n  <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@5.3.3\/dist\/js\/bootstrap.bundle.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n  <style>\r\n  div#modal1987 .modal-header, div#modal1989 .modal-header,\r\ndiv#modal2010 .modal-header, div#modal2012 .modal-header {\r\n    background: #556B8D;\r\n}\r\ndiv#modal2003 .modal-header, div#modal2004 .modal-header,\r\ndiv#modal2013 .modal-header, div#modal2014 .modal-header {\r\n    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    <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date down-title\">Development of Upanayan<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li class=\"event down\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-blue-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal1989\">1989<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date up-title\">MNC Inaugurated<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li class=\"event up\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-red-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal2003\">2003<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date down-title\">1st International Conference<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\t\r\n\t\r\n    <li class=\"event down\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-red-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal2004\">2004<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date up-title\">\u2022 Launch of Annapoorna<br>\u2022 1st National Workshop<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\t\r\n    <li class=\"event up\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-purple-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal2007\">2007<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date down-title\">Launch of Sanmargam<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\t\t\r\n    <li class=\"event down\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-purple-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal2008\">2008<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date up-title\">\u2022 Inauguration of TN Government EIC<br>\r\n\u2022 In-house Developmental Pediatrician Consultation<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\t\r\n\t\r\n    <li class=\"event up\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-blue-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal2010\">2010<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date down-title\">TN Government EICS Refresher Training<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\t\r\n\t\r\n    <li class=\"event down\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-blue-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal2012\">2012<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date up-title\">\u2022 Launch of Sambhavam<br>\r\n\u2022 Inauguration of AVMVK Academy<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\t\t\r\n    <li class=\"event up\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-red-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal2013\">2013<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date down-title\">Launch of Samyam<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\t\t\r\n    <li class=\"event down\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-red-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal2014\">2014<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date up-title\">Inauguration of SRTC Autism Centre<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <li class=\"event up\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-purple-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal2018\">2018<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date down-title\">MNC-BMKT Integration<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li class=\"event down\">\r\n      <div class=\"content\">\r\n        <div class=\"avatar timeline-year-purple-circle\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#modal2020\">2020<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"dot\"><span class=\"timeline_circle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"date up-title\">Inauguration of Jivikam Unit<\/div>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Modals -->\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal1987\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal1987Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal1987Label\">1987<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n\t  <h5>Development of Upanayan<\/h5>\r\n        A research study was initiated in 1987 for an Early Intervention tool on the lines of \u2018Portage\u2019 to suit the Indian cultural milieu. The Intervention tool was an age-appropriate checklist of skills to facilitate early identification of potential developmental delays and disabilities. The study was documented, field tested and formalized into an official Early Intervention Program called \u2018Upanayan\u2019 in 1989\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal1989\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal1989Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal1989Label\">1989<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n\t  <h5>MNC Inauguration<\/h5>\r\n        The Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children (MNC) was inaugurated in 1989 as an Early Intervention and Research Centre, built around the \u2018Upanayan\u2019 framework, for children aged zero to six years with Intellectual Disability and associated conditions\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal2003\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal2003Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal2003Label\">2003<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n\t  <h5>1st International Conference<\/h5>\r\n        The 1st international conference on the theme of \u2018Early Intervention in Mental Retardation\u2019 was hosted by MNC in 2003. The conference significantly enhanced the knowledge and services of participating NGOs and educational institutions by facilitating the sharing of international best practices in this field coupled with practical training sessions for staff.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal2004\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal2004Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal2004Label\">2004<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n        <h5>Launch of Annapoorna<\/h5>\r\nThe \u2018Annapoorna\u2019 program was launched in 2004 to address thenutritional challenges faced by many of our children due to compounding disabilities and\/or lack of awareness or resources. The program provides needed supplementary nutrition to both children and their mothers to promote health and attendance.\r\n      <h5>1st National Workshop<\/h5>\r\nThe 1st national workshop on the theme of \u2018Early Intervention in Mental Retardation\u2019 focused on hands-on training on \u2018Upanayan\u2019 along with practical demonstrations and presentations.\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal2007\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal2007Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal2007Label\">2007<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n        <h5>Launch of Sanmargam<\/h5>\r\nThe \u2018Sanmargam\u2019 initiative, meaning \u2018good direction\u2019, was launched in 2007. It aims to facilitate children to move ahead, upon completion of the \u2018Upanayan\u2019 Early Intervention Program, to primary education and higher in either mainstream or special schools.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal2008\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal2008Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal2008Label\">2008<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n        <h5>Inauguration of TN Government EIC<\/h5>\r\nBased on the Government of Tamil Nadu\u2019s vision of establishing an Early Intervention Centre (EIC) in each district, MNC was selected by the State to start a government-aided EIC in Chennai in 2008.\r\n\r\n<h5>In-house Developmental Pediatrician Consultation<\/h5>\r\nThe children of MNC have the benefit of regular consultation by a Developmental Paediatrician, with every child undergoing an assessment at least once per quarter. The doctor conducts a thorough medical examination based on which further specialised medical treatments may be recommended to the parents. The doctor also evaluates the training skills designed by the special educators for each child and the child\u2019s progress.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal2010\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal2010Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal2010Label\">2010<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n       <h5>TN Government EICS Refresher Training<\/h5>\r\nMNC began offering yearly refresher courses in 2010 for special educators and therapists of Government-run EICs to promote skills enhancement and knowledge updates on innovative new methodologies and techniques, as well as new disability legislation and regulations.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal2012\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal2012Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal2012Label\">2012<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n        <h5>Launch of Sambhavam<\/h5>\r\nThe \u2018Sambhavam\u2019 program was launched in 2012 to expose children to daily real-world experiences, like going to the market or visiting a museum, and help them to actualize skills learnt at the Centre.\r\n\r\n<h5>Inauguration of AVMVK Academy<\/h5>\r\nIn recent decades, increased awareness of intellectual disabilities has spurred a rise in early intervention institutions in India. However, the number of qualified special educators has not kept pace. To address this gap, the AVMVK Training Academy, the academic wing of MNC, was established in 2012 in memory of our Founder Director, Air Vice Marshal V. Krishnaswamy. The academy offers a 10-month Diploma course in Early Childhood Special Education (DECSE-ID).\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal2013\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal2013Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal20013Label\">2013<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n        <h5>Launch of Samyam<\/h5>\r\nThe \u2018Samyam\u2019 project was launched in 2013 to establish a hub at the center for connecting alumni, current and new students to facilitate an exchange and sharing of personal insights and experiences.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal2014\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal2014Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal2014Label\">2014<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n        <h5>Inauguration of SRTC Autism Centre<\/h5>\r\nIn light of the rising prevalence of autism, the Tamil Nadu Government established an Early Intervention Centre for Autism at the State Resource Training Centre (SRTC), K. K. Nagar, Chennai, and appointed MNC to run and monitor its operations.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal2018\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal2018Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal2018Label\">2018<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n        <h5>MNC-BMKT Integration<\/h5>\r\nMNC and Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust (BMKT) both serve to enhance the well-being of young children from disadvantaged backgrounds and provide them with better care. While BMKT specializes in early childhood care for children on a typical development trajectory, MNC focuses on early intervention for children with Intellectual Disability and associated conditions. Given the shared and overlapping objectives of both organizations, MNC and BMKT integrated their activities on 01 April 2018 to promote the optimal use of resources, such as infrastructure, expertise, research and funds, of both organizations and accordingly, provide better quality services to a wider cross section of children.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modal2020\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"modal2020Label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n        <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal2020Label\">2020<\/h5>\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n        <h5>Inauguration of Jivikam Unit<\/h5>\r\n\u2018Jivikam\u2019 was conceived in 2020 tofulfill our mandate of training every child with Intellectual Disability to go on to lead a socially useful and productive life. The unitoffers both pre-vocational training based on the Madras Developmental Programming System and training in vocational skills towards placement in jobs.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b26d49 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b26d49\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aa2bb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5aa2bb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our History<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7fb3a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-timeline-widget-addon\" data-id=\"a7fb3a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"timeline-widget-addon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ========= Timeline Widget Addon For Elementor 1.6.28 ========= -->\n<div id=\"twae-wrapper-a7fb3a3\" class=\"twae-vertical twae-wrapper  twae-both-sided\">   \n    <div class=\"twae-start\"><\/div>    \n    <div id=\"twea-timeline-a7fb3a3\" class=\"twae-timeline\" ><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-728ab53\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1987<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Development of Upanayan<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Development of Upanayan<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">A research study was initiated in 1987 for an Early Intervention tool on the lines of \u2018Portage\u2019 to suit the Indian cultural milieu. The Intervention tool was an age-appropriate checklist of skills to facilitate early identification of potential developmental delays and disabilities. The study was documented, field tested and formalized into an official Early Intervention Program called \u2018Upanayan\u2019 in 1989<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-cf3fdce\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">1989<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">MNC Inaugurated<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">MNC Inaugurated<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">The Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children (MNC) was inaugurated in 1989 as an Early Intervention and Research Centre, built around the \u2018Upanayan\u2019 framework, for children aged zero to six years with Intellectual Disability and associated conditions<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-756cc74\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2003<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">1st International Conference<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">1st International Conference<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">The 1st international conference on the theme of \u2018Early Intervention in Mental Retardation\u2019 was hosted by MNC in 2003. The conference significantly enhanced the knowledge and services of participating NGOs and educational institutions by facilitating the sharing of international best practices in this field coupled with practical training sessions for staff.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-e333c08\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2007<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Launch of Sanmargam, 1st National Workshop<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Launch of Sanmargam<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">The \u2018Sanmargam\u2019 initiative, meaning \u2018good direction\u2019, was launched in 2007. It aims to facilitate children to move ahead, upon completion of the \u2018Upanayan\u2019 Early Intervention Program, to primary education and higher in either mainstream or special schools.\n<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: #6f6f6f\">1st National Workshop<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #000\">The 1st national workshop on the theme of \u2018Early Intervention in Mental Retardation\u2019 focused on hands-on training on \u2018Upanayan\u2019 along with practical demonstrations and presentations.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-59dae8a\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2008<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Inauguration of TN Government EIC, In-house Developmental Pediatrician Consultation<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Inauguration of TN Government EIC<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">Based on the Government of Tamil Nadu\u2019s vision of establishing an Early Intervention Centre (EIC) in each district, MNC was selected by the State to start a government-aided EIC in Chennai in 2008.\n<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: #6f6f6f\">In-house Developmental Pediatrician Consultation<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #000\">The children of MNC have the benefit of regular consultation by a Developmental Paediatrician, with every child undergoing an assessment at least once per quarter. The doctor conducts a thorough medical examination based on which further specialised medical treatments may be recommended to the parents. The doctor also evaluates the training skills designed by the special educators for each child and the child\u2019s progress.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-ea3a50a\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2010<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">TN Government EICS Refresher Training<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">TN Government EICS Refresher Training<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">MNC began offering yearly refresher courses in 2010 for special educators and therapists of Government-run EICs to promote skills enhancement and knowledge updates on innovative new methodologies and techniques, as well as new disability legislation and regulations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-e41da0f\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2012<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Launch of Sambhavam, Inauguration of AVMVK Academy<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Launch of Sambhavam<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">The \u2018Sambhavam\u2019 program was launched in 2012 to expose children to daily real-world experiences, like going to the market or visiting a museum, and help them to actualize skills learnt at the Centre.\n\n<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: #6f6f6f\">Inauguration of AVMVK Academy<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #000\">In recent decades, increased awareness of intellectual disabilities has spurred a rise in early intervention institutions in India. However, the number of qualified special educators has not kept pace. To address this gap, the AVMVK Training Academy, the academic wing of MNC, was established in 2012 in memory of our Founder Director, Air Vice Marshal V. Krishnaswamy. The academy offers a 10-month Diploma course in Early Childhood Special Education (DECSE-ID).\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-3b487b3\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2013<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Launch of Samyam<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Launch of Samyam<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">The \u2018Samyam\u2019 project was launched in 2013 to establish a hub at the center for connecting alumni, current and new students to facilitate an exchange and sharing of personal insights and experiences.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-de3378a\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2014<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Inauguration of SRTC Autism Centre<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Inauguration of SRTC Autism Centre<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">In light of the rising prevalence of autism, the Tamil Nadu Government established an Early Intervention Centre for Autism at the State Resource Training Centre (SRTC), K. K. Nagar, Chennai, and appointed MNC to run and monitor its operations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-83b45f6\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2018<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">MNC-BMKT Integration<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">MNC-BMKT Integration<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">MNC and Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust (BMKT) both serve to enhance the well-being of young children from disadvantaged backgrounds and provide them with better care. While BMKT specializes in early childhood care for children on a typical development trajectory, MNC focuses on early intervention for children with Intellectual Disability and associated conditions. Given the shared and overlapping objectives of both organizations, MNC and BMKT integrated their activities on 01 April 2018 to promote the optimal use of resources, such as infrastructure, expertise, research and funds, of both organizations and accordingly, provide better quality services to a wider cross section of children.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-e3c2f81\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">2020<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Inauguration of Jivikam Unit<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Inauguration of Jivikam Unit<\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p style=\"color: #000\">\u2018Jivikam\u2019 was conceived in 2020 tofulfill our mandate of training every child with Intellectual Disability to go on to lead a socially useful and productive life. 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