CM Vijay to Launch One-Gram Gold Ring Scheme for Newborns in Tamil Nadu on September 28
The state has procured 1,28,000 rings for newborns delivered in government hospitals, with distribution set to begin through 107 hubs.
- On September 28, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will launch the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam in Madurai, a welfare scheme gifting one-gram gold rings to newborns in government hospitals.
- Inspired by the 'Thaaimaman Seer' tradition where maternal uncles gift gold, the scheme fulfills a key Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam poll promise and aims to strengthen public trust in state health services.
- On Friday, Vijay reviewed preparations with Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare K.G. Arunraj, with 1,28,000 rings procured for distribution through 107 hubs at a rate of 100 children daily.
- Originally scheduled for September 15, the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai, the launch was postponed due to Vijay's recent overseas trip to London.
- With roughly 4.20 lakh deliveries occurring annually in government hospitals, the state government allocated 755.83 crore to sustain the program for children born since June 22, 2026.
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The Tamil Nadu government has launched a scheme called "Thayamaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam," under which newborns born in government hospitals will receive a one-gram, 22-carat gold ring. CM Vijay will launch the scheme on September 28th.
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Chennai, Sep 18 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the one-gram gold ring scheme for babies on September 28, the state government announced on Friday. As many as 1.28 lakh gold rings have been procured for distribution to beneficiaries under the first installment and it will be provided to all the […]
CM Vijay to launch one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns in Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch Tamil Nadu's one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns on September 28. The first phase covers babies born in government hospitals, with eligibility limited to permanent state residents.
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