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Tamil Nadu Holds Community Baby Shower For 100 Pregnant Women
Tamil Nadu held a special baby shower for 100 pregnant women.
The event took place in Chennai on Friday.
It was called a valaikappu, a traditional ceremony involving bangles and blessings.
Minister N. Anand gave the women bangles and gifts.
He also performed a traditional ritual called nalangu.
The government plans to hold similar ceremonies for 43,700 women across the state.
The ceremonies are meant to celebrate motherhood and share information about health and nutrition.
Officials said the program is part of the government’s welfare efforts for women and children.
Tamil Nadu held a community valaikappu ceremony for 100 pregnant women in Chennai.
Minister N. Anand presented bangles, performed the nalangu ritual and distributed gifts.
The event was organised by the Department of Social Welfare and Women’s Rights and Integrated Child Development Services.
Statewide ceremonies are planned for 43,700 women, with 100 beneficiaries from each of 437 blocks.
Officials said the ceremonies promote traditional celebrations while providing awareness about maternal health and nutrition.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Minister N. Anand and 100 pregnant women participated, with the event organised by the Department of Social Welfare and Women’s Rights and Integrated Child Development Services.
- What
- A community valaikappu, or traditional baby shower, was held for 100 pregnant women.
- Where
- Sir Pitti Thyagaraya Hall in T. Nagar, Chennai.
- When
- Friday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- To celebrate expectant mothers and provide awareness about health and nutrition.
Key facts
- Participants
- 100 pregnant women
- Location
- Sir Pitti Thyagaraya Hall, T. Nagar, Chennai
- Statewide beneficiaries
- 43,700 pregnant women
- Statewide coverage
- 100 women from each of 437 blocks
- Total statewide cost
- ₹1,09,25,000
- South Chennai allocation
- ₹2 lakh for eight schemes
- Organisers
- Department of Social Welfare and Women’s Rights and Integrated Child Development Services
Sources
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