Tamil Nadu launches gold ring scheme for newborn babies
Dubai: Authorities in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu distributed free gold rings to newborn babies in government hospitals on Monday under an initiative intended to strengthen public confidence in the state healthcare system. Under the scheme launched by C. Joseph Vijay, the actor-turned-chief minister of Tamil Nadu, newborns in government health facilities are eligible to receive a…
In Tamil Nadu, authorities introduced a free gold ring scheme for newborns in government hospitals on Monday, aiming to bolster public trust in the state's healthcare system. The initiative, launched by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, distributed one-gram gold rings, valued at approximately $143, to infants born in government health facilities.
Known as the Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, or Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme, the program is designed to emphasize the importance of maternal and newborn care in the state, which is home to over 72 million people. The gold ring, carrying significant cultural value in India, is intended to provide a lasting, valuable memento for children, reflecting the enduring nature of wealth and heritage in Indian society.
While many mothers appreciated the gesture, the Bharatiya Janata Party criticized the scheme, arguing that families needed more immediate resources for basic necessities like nutrition.
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