Explained: What is the Tamil Nadu government’s one-gram gold ring scheme?
CM Vijay has announced the launch of Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam. Here’s all you need to know about the scheme.
On March 7, 2026, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay announced the Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, a scheme aimed at providing a gold ring to every newborn in government hospitals in Tamil Nadu. The scheme will be implemented across all government healthcare facilities, including medical college hospitals, district and sub-district hospitals, and primary health centres.
The State government has set aside ₹755.83 crore annually for the scheme, and 44,166 gold rings will be procured for approximately 4,41,667 government hospital deliveries. Eligible pregnant women should be registered under PICME and have an RCH ID. The gold rings will be securely packed in a transparent polycarbonate blister card with a tamper-evident seal, bearing the Government of Tamil Nadu logo, the Chief Minister's portrait, and the scheme's name.
The scheme is set to be inaugurated on September 15, 2026, the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai.
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