What is the Tamil Nadu government’s one-gram gold ring scheme? | Explained
Chief Minister Vijay has announced the launch of Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam. Here’s all you need to know about the scheme.
On June 23, 2026, the Tamil Nadu government announced the launch of the Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, or the maternal uncle gold ring scheme. This scheme aims to provide a one-gram (22-carat) gold ring with a baby care kit to all newborns delivered at government hospitals in Tamil Nadu. The scheme will be implemented annually, with ₹755.83 crore allocated for its execution.
The gold rings will be procured by the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation (TNMSC) and supplied by empanelled vendors to the designated hubs. The scheme is open to all residents of Tamil Nadu, including pregnant women delivering at government institutions with PICME registration and RCH ID. Babies born from June 22, 2026, will be eligible for the scheme retrospectively.
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