Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Vijay Launches Gold Ring Scheme for Newborns in Madurai
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay started a new programme in Madurai.
The programme gives newborn babies a one-gram gold ring.
The babies must be born in government hospitals.
Vijay gave rings to babies at Government Rajaji Hospital.
He met their families and held some of the babies.
Some parents asked him to name their children.
He also visited another hospital ward and gave rings to 10 more babies.
Many supporters and hospital workers gathered to welcome him.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Thai Maaman Gold Ring Scheme at Government Rajaji Hospital on Monday.
The programme provides one-gram gold rings to babies born in government hospitals.
Vijay presented rings to newborns, including three babies on stage and 12 families in the auditorium.
He later distributed rings to 10 more babies in the hospital’s Integrated Child Development Ward.
Vijay’s visit drew supporters, residents, hospital staff and families during his trip from Chennai to Madurai.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, newborn babies and their families.
- What
- The Thai Maaman Gold Ring Scheme was launched, providing one-gram gold rings to babies born in government hospitals.
- When
- Monday; Vijay arrived in Madurai at around 11 a.m.
- Where
- Government Rajaji Hospital and its Integrated Child Development Ward in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The government programme is intended to provide one-gram gold rings to babies born in government hospitals.
- Scheme
- Thai Maaman Gold Ring Scheme
- Ring weight
- One gram of gold per baby
- Launch venue
- Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai
- Initial distribution
- Rings were given to three babies on stage and 12 families in the auditorium
- Additional distribution
- Ten more babies received rings in the Integrated Child Development Ward
- Chief minister’s arrival
- Vijay arrived at Madurai airport from Chennai at around 11 a.m.