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Tamil Nadu Orders Gold Rings for Newborns Under Scheme
The Tamil Nadu government plans to give small gold rings to babies born in government hospitals.
Each ring will weigh one gram.
The program is called the Thaai Maaman Gold Ring Scheme.
Joy Alukkas and Kalyan Jewellers will make the rings.
Joy Alukkas will provide 70 percent, while Kalyan Jewellers will provide 30 percent.
Babies born from June 22, 2026, can receive the rings.
The scheme is planned to begin on September 15, 2026.
The government says it wants to encourage families to use public hospitals and celebrate the birth of children.
Tamil Nadu ordered 1,28,499 one-gram gold rings for eligible newborns.
Joy Alukkas will supply 70% and Kalyan Jewellers 30% of the rings.
Children born in government hospitals from June 22, 2026, are eligible.
The scheme is scheduled to launch on September 15, 2026, C N Annadurai’s birth anniversary.
Eleven companies competed for an original tender covering 4,41,667 rings, with Joy Alukkas submitting the lowest quote.
- Who
- The Tamil Nadu government, Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation, Joy Alukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers.
- What
- Work orders were issued for 1,28,499 one-gram gold rings under the Thaai Maaman Gold Ring Scheme.
- Where
- The rings are for children born in Tamil Nadu government hospitals; the announcement was made in Chennai.
- When
- Eligible births begin on June 22, 2026; the scheme is scheduled to launch on September 15, 2026. The tender was conducted on July 14.
- Why
- The government says the scheme aims to encourage deliveries in government hospitals, strengthen trust in public healthcare, and celebrate motherhood.
Key facts
- Rings ordered
- 1,28,499
- Weight per ring
- One gram
- Suppliers
- Joy Alukkas and Kalyan Jewellers
- Supply allocation
- Joy Alukkas: 70%; Kalyan Jewellers: 30%
- Eligibility
- Children born in government hospitals from June 22, 2026
- Planned launch
- September 15, 2026
- Tender competition
- 11 companies competed for an original order covering 4,41,667 rings
- Lowest quote
- Joy Alukkas quoted Rs 0.01 above the one-gram gold price, covering additional charges including processing, insurance, transportation, and BIS stamping
Quotes
Tamil Nadu government
The state government, speaking through its official release
“The Thaimaman Gold Ring Scheme is being implemented to strengthen the people's trust in the healthcare services of the Tamil Nadu government, commemorate the birth of a child born in government hospitals, and to celebrate the joy and importance of motherhood.”
deccanchronicle.com
freepressjournal.in
“Following the government order to supply 4,41,667 gold rings weighing one gram, 11 companies participated in the tender on July 14 by the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation and submitted their price details through the TN Tenders portal.”
deccanchronicle.com
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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