Tamil Nadu To Distribute 1.28 Lakh Gold Rings To Newborns Under 'Thaimaman' Scheme From September 15
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government issued work orders to two jewellers for procuring gold rings under the "maternal uncle gold ring scheme" for newborns, the government said. Thala for a reason Tamil Nadu Govt Announces Gold Ring Scheme for Newborns The Tamil Nadu government has announced that every baby born in a government hospital will receive a 1-gram gold ring. A budget of ₹755.53 crore has…
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a scheme to distribute 1-gram gold rings to newborns born in government hospitals, starting September 15, 2026. The budget for the Thaimaman Gold Ring Scheme is ₹755.53 crore. The scheme aims to boost trust in government healthcare services and celebrate the joy of motherhood, with the launch coinciding with former Chief Minister C N Annadurai's birth anniversary.
Joy Alukkas and Kalyan Jewellers have been awarded the contract, with Joy Alukas receiving 70% of the work and Kalyan Jewellers the remaining 30%.
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