Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation (IFNR)

Launch & inauguration events

A record of the formal inauguration events for IFNR Saathi and its condition-specific companions, including the dignitary who inaugurated each one, the date, and the organisations involved. Listed in the order each event took place.

Inauguration flyer: A Step Towards Empowerment — IFNR Saathi Patient Resources Website, inaugurated by Dr. Ravinder Singh, Senior Scientist ICMR, Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 7:00 PM IST.
25 August 2026 Platform launch

A Step Towards Empowerment — IFNR Saathi Patient Resources Website

Presented by the Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation (IFNR).


Dr. Ravinder Singh

Senior Scientist, ICMR

Tuesday, 25 August 2026 7:00 PM IST

This was the platform's public debut — the same day Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Saathi, the first condition-specific companion, went live.

Visit SMA Saathi
Inauguration flyer: IFNR SCI Awareness Session, Launch of IFNR SCI Saathi, inaugurated by Prof. Humberto Cerrel Bazo, Chair Spinal Cord Injury SIG WFNR, Saturday 5th September 2026, 7:00 to 8:30 PM IST.
5 September 2026 SCI Saathi

IFNR SCI Awareness Session — Launch of IFNR SCI Saathi

Presented by IFNR in collaboration with the Nina Foundation.


Prof. Humberto Cerrel Bazo

Chair, Spinal Cord Injury SIG, World Federation for NeuroRehabilitation (WFNR)

Head, Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Medicine unit, Rehabilitation Hospital at High Level of Specialization, Motta di Livenza, USSL2, Treviso, Italy

Saturday, 5 September 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM IST
Visit SCI Saathi
Inauguration flyer: Inauguration of IFNR Saathi for DMD/BMD, in association with BharathMD Foundation, inaugurated by Dr. Satish V. Khadilkar, Dean Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Monday 7th September 2026 at 7:00 PM IST.
7 September 2026 MD Saathi (DMD & BMD)

Inauguration of IFNR Saathi for DMD/BMD

Presented by IFNR and IFNR Saathi, in association with the BharathMD Foundation.


Dr. Satish V. Khadilkar

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology), DNB, FIAN, FICP, FAMS, FRCP (London)

Dean, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center

Monday, 7 September 2026 7:00 PM IST
Visit MD Saathi
Inauguration flyer: Alzheimer's & Dementia Awareness Session, Launch of IFNR Dementia Saathi, presented by IFNR in collaboration with Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) Mumbai Chapter, inaugurated by Prof. Suvarna Alladi, Professor of Neurology, NIMHANS Bangalore & Regional Mentor GBHI, Monday 21st September 2026, 7:00 to 8:30 PM IST.
21 September 2026 Alzheimer's & Dementia Saathi

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Awareness Session — Launch of IFNR Dementia Saathi

Presented by IFNR in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Mumbai Chapter.


Prof. Suvarna Alladi

Professor of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India

Regional Mentor, Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI)

Monday, 21 September 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM IST
Visit Alzheimer’s & Dementia Saathi
Inauguration flyer: Cerebral Palsy Saathi Launch and Awareness Session on World Cerebral Palsy Day, in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy (IACP), inaugurated by Dr. B. D. Athani, Former Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India, Tuesday 6th October 2026, 7:00 to 8:30 PM IST.
6 October 2026 Cerebral Palsy Saathi

Cerebral Palsy Saathi — Launch and Awareness Session on World Cerebral Palsy Day

Presented by IFNR and IFNR Saathi, in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy (IACP).


Dr. B. D. Athani

MS (Orthopaedic Surgery), MD (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), DNB (PMR), MRCP

Former Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM IST
Visit Cerebral Palsy Saathi

This page is a record of past events, compiled from the official inauguration flyers circulated for each launch. Meeting links shown on the flyers are kept here for reference only and are not expected to remain active.