Archive · 22 Aug 2026
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.
- 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.
- Where
- The rings are for children born in Tamil Nadu government hospitals; the announcement was made in Chennai.
- Why
- The government says the scheme aims to encourage deliveries in government hospitals, strengthen trust in public healthcare, and celebrate motherhood.
- 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
