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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Launch One-Gram Gold Ring Scheme
Tamil Nadu plans to give gold rings to eligible babies born in government hospitals.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is scheduled to launch the scheme on September 28, 2026.
The first group includes 1.28 lakh rings.
The rings will be distributed through 107 centres.
The programme covers eligible babies born between June 22 and the launch date.
Mothers must live in Tamil Nadu and have PICME and RCH registrations.
The government says the scheme is meant to encourage hospital deliveries and build trust in public healthcare.
One report calls the rings one gram, while another describes them as one sovereign, so the reported weight is inconsistent.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the scheme on September 28, 2026.
Eligible babies born in government hospitals will receive gold rings when they are discharged.
The first installment includes 1.28 lakh rings with unique serial numbers and tamper-proof packaging.
Distribution will cover 107 centres for eligible children born between June 22 and September 28.
Mothers must be Tamil Nadu residents registered under PICME and have an RCH ID.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the scheme; eligible mothers and newborns will receive the benefit.
- What
- A gold-ring scheme will provide rings to eligible babies born in government hospitals.
- Where
- Distribution will take place at 107 centres connected with government hospitals in Tamil Nadu.
- When
- The launch is scheduled for September 28, 2026; distribution covers births from June 22 through the launch date.
- Why
- The government says the scheme aims to build trust in public healthcare, promote safe hospital deliveries, and support maternal and child welfare.
One-Gram Description
One-Sovereign Description
Reported ring weight
One-Gram Description
The PTI report and the existing scheme description identify the benefit as a one-gram gold ring.
One-Sovereign Description
A separate report describes the ring as one sovereign, creating a discrepancy in the reported weight.
Key facts
- Scheme name
- Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, or Maternal Uncle Golden Ring Scheme
- First installment
- 1.28 lakh gold rings
- Distribution centres
- 107
- Eligible births
- Government-hospital births between June 22 and September 28, 2026
- Mother's requirements
- Permanent Tamil Nadu residence, PICME registration, and an RCH ID
- Ring security
- Each ring will have a unique serial number and tamper-proof packaging
- Government order
- Implementation order notified on June 23, 2026
- Reported weight
- The PTI report says one gram; another report describes one sovereign
Sources
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