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| Nov 1992 |
 Sets up Residential Rehabilitation Centre for the Mentally Disabled in a rented premises, near Konanakunte on Kanakapura Main Road. Ms.M.K.Saraswathi joins Cadabam'S as it's first counsellor. The Centre was inaugurated by Sri Tallam N.Nanjunda Setty, a venerable Name in the business circles of Bangalore. Smt.Vinaya Prasad popular cine & TV artist and Sri. Sivaram, famous character actor of Kannada Screen graced the occasion. |
| Jan 1993 |
| Cadabam's Home for Mentally Disabled Trust is Registered under the Indian Trusts Act. |
| Nov 1994 |
 Second Anniversary celebrated. What was started with just 4 residents in 1992 has 25 residents now. With the steady growth Cadabam's plans to build it's own premises in a larger area. About 7 and half acres of land is purchased in Gulakmale Village, near Kaggalipura on Kanakapura Road. |
| Sept 1995 |
 Foundation for the new residential block laid by Masters Sandesh R.Cadabam & Sheryas R.Cadabam, Sons of Mrs.Sudha & Mr.C.M. Ramesh, founder Trustees. A "Navagraha"Temple is established by Cadabam'S at Sampige Village, Tumkur District in the premises of Temple of Lord Srinivasa, family deity of Cadabam'S. |
| June 1996 |
 H.H.Sri.Sri.Vishwesh Tirtha Swamiji of Sri Udupi Pejawara Mutt visits Cadabam's and turns the first sod and lays the foundation stone for the Administrative Block.H.H.Shri Vidyabhoosana Tirtha Swamiji of Sri Subramanya mutt visits. |
| Nov 1996 |
 4th Anniversary Celebrations. The then Minister Sri.V.Somanna presides over the function. The first souvenir "Aakasmika" is released by Dr.S.M.Channabasavanna Director & V.C.NIMAHANS. By now the number of Residents under going Rehabilitation has gone up to 52. Mr.M.Srinivasa, MLA & Sr.M.Srinivasa consulting Psychiatrist, Commend Cadabam'S Services. |
| Cadabam's Turns Five, Ministers Praise Services |
| The 5th anniversary of Cadabam'S home for the mentally disabled was inaugurated by social welfare minister K.M.Krishna Reddy and minister for prisons V.Somanna on Sunday. |
| Feb 1997 |
 The new campus at Gulakamale Village is named after "Amitha" in memory of Late Sister of Mr.Ramesh C.M.The new campus is inaugurated by Late.Sri J.H.Patel, the then Chief minister of Karnataka, Dignitaries like Mr.Krishna Reddy, Minister for social welfare, Mr.V.Somanna, minister for Prisons and Home guards Sri.M.Srinivasa MLA Sri.H.D.Kumaraswamy M.P.and others are present. |
| April 1997 |
| Shifted to Amitha |
| Nov 1997 |
 5th Anniversary Celebration at Town hall, Bangalore. Sri.Krishna Reddy Minister for Social Welfare & Sri V.Somanna Minister for Prisons and Home Guards are Chief Guests. Cadabam's felicitate Dr.(Smt.) Suvarna Psychiatrist, who was treating amitha along with four other Eminent Psychiatrists. "Ashwasan" A Commemorative souvenir brought out Dr.S.M.Channabasavanna one of the foremost Psychiatrist of the country & Prof .Emeritus, and former Director & V.C.NIMHANS, joins as Medical Director. In the old premises another Centre "Cadabam's Home for Mentally Ill" set up. Mr.A.R.R.Rao and Mrs.Rajamani Rao takes over as functional directors of this home, with Dr.Niranjan, Mr.C.M.Ramesh, Ms.M.K.Saraswathi, Mrs.Sudha R.Cadabam, Mr.C.S.Gopalakrishna, Mrs.Suvratha, Mrs.Sampath Kumari and Mrs.Surya Kumari as other Directors. Ms.M.K.Saraswathi takes over as Admnistrator of New Campus. |
| Nov 1998 |
 6th Anniversary celebrated in "Raj Bhavan", Bangalore with H.E. Sri.Khurshed Alam Khan, Governor of Karnataka as chief guest. The Governor appreciates the work done by Cadabam'S in the service of mentally disabled. The Governor goes round an exhibition of Paintings and Handicrafts done by Residents of Cadabam'S and select Two Paintings for Raj Bhavan and presents mementos to Six Residents of Cadabam'S who were gainfully employed outside after undergoing rehabilitation at Cadabam'S. "Ashwasan" Released. By now the strength of Cadabam'S has grown to 73. |
| April 1999 |
 7th Anniversary celebrated at the Sri. Adichunchunagiri Residential school for the blind, Ramanagaram. H.H.Sri.Sri.Sri.Balagangadharanatha Swamiji of the Adichunchanagiri Mutt and Sri.R.Ashok MLA graced the occasion. Cadabam's donates uniforms to the children of Blind School. Additional land to the south of "Amitha" campus purchased for future expansion. |
| Nov 1999 |
 "Residential Rahabilitation Block" opened by H.H.Sri.Sri.Sri. Balgangadhara Swamiji. Dr.H.Narsimhiah renowned Gandhian and former V.C. of B.U. and president National Education Society was present. The total No. of Residents has grown to 87. |
| June 2000 |
 H.E.(Smt.)Rama Devi, Governor of Karnataka meets some of our Residents in Raj Bhavan & enquires about our programme for rehabilitation. |
| July 2000 |
 An Academic block consisting of Hostels for Trainee Nursing Students & Lecture Halls inaugurated by H.H.Sri.Sri.Sri.Balagangadhara Swamiji along with this one more residential block, recreational facilities, Ornamental Park, Horticultural Therapy section opened Smt.Nafes Fazal, Minister Sri.C.A.Someshwara Gupta, President Arya Mahila Sabha Sri.M.Srinivasa-Ex M.P. Sri.Balram Jakhad former Central minister and senior Congress leader participate foundation laid for a exclusive facility for the mentally ill, in the newly acquired land opposite to "Amitha" campus by H.H.Sri.Sri.Chandrasekharanandha giri swamiji of Sri.Vasavi Vidya Peetha. Mr.Ananthrag Yalamuri joins as one of the functional directors. |
| Dec 2001 |
 The Cadbam'S Home for the mentally ill in the old premises shifted to new campus "Amitha". With this No. of Residents goes to 140. Mr.A.R.R.Rao & Mrs.Rajamani R.Rao move to new campus as functional Directors. Dr.Niranjan continues as a member-Director. Ms.M.K.Saraswathi, Administrator becomes one of the Trustees. Dr.D.S.Aswath Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore Urban District visits and presents a computer to Govt.High School, Kaggalipura in a simple function. |
| 2001 |
 Cadabam'S hosts a website and brings out a V.C.D. in English, Kannada and Hindi perhaps the first NGO in this field to do so. |
| March 2002 |
| Cadabam'S granted License under Mental Health Act 1987 as a Licensed Rehabilitation Centre. |
| June 2002 |
 10th Anniversary celebrations.Sri.S.M.Krishna Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka presides, New Residential Block of "Tanmayee" inaugurated Cadabam'S introduces short and medium term Rehabilitation programmes, as well as user friendly Payment packages. |
| October 2002 |
 Cadabam'S is approved by Karnataka state Nursing council as a training centre for students of Nursing in Psychiatric Nursing."Neeraja" a bold and unique concept in rehabilitation is introduced. The first "Neeraja" outlet, a emporium dealing with gifts and Novelties opened. Four of our Residents are engaged in the shop. The number of Residents by now is 150. |
| 2002 |
| Cadabam'S is featured on Doordarshan National Network, Sahara TV & Udaya TV Interviews Mr.C.M.Ramesh and Mrs.Sudha Ramesh, seperately for their Parichaya Programme. |
| January 2003 |
 Sri.C.A.Mannarkrishnasetty father of Late Amitha and Sri.C.M.Ramesh Passes away. A charitable Trust formed in his name is inaugurated by Sri.P.G.R.Scindhia, MLA and Former minister. |
| March 2003 |
| "Neeraja-your choice-Food needs" a Grocery stores is opened. Another 4 Residents joins this venture. Additional land purchased to the West of Amitha Campus for proposed Institute of Nursing & Senior Citizens Home. From inception the total no. of Residents admitted for Psycho-Social Rehabilitation comes to 220, and the discharges is about 70. |
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