Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Launches Gold Ring Scheme for Newborns
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the "Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam," or Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme, on September 28, 2026, in Madurai. The scheme provides a one-gram, 22-carat gold ring to newborns delivered in government hospitals across the state. CM Vijay personally presented rings to 25 newborns at the launch event held at Government Rajaji Hospital.
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What Happened
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the "Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam," also known as the Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme, on September 28, 2026. The launch event took place at the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai, where CM Vijay presented gold rings to 25 newborns. This scheme provides a one-gram, 22-carat gold ring to newborns delivered in government hospitals throughout Tamil Nadu.
The "Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam" was an electoral promise made by CM Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) before the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election. A government order for its implementation was issued on June 23, 2026, with retrospective effect from June 22, 2026, which is CM Vijay's birthday.
Key Facts
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the "Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam" on September 28, 2026.The Economic TimesSambadHindustan TimesHindu Tamil Thisai
- The scheme provides a one-gram, 22-carat gold ring to newborns.Hindustan TimesPrajavani
- The launch event occurred in Madurai at the Government Rajaji Hospital.Hindustan TimesHindu Tamil Thisai
- The scheme targets newborns delivered in government hospitals across Tamil Nadu.Qaumi Awaz
- The state government has allocated an annual budget of Rs 755.83 crore for the scheme.From research
- Approximately 4.41 lakh rings are expected to be distributed annually.From research
- The scheme was an electoral promise by CM Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).Prajavani
- The scheme has retrospective effect from June 22, 2026, CM Vijay's birthday.From research
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- ETThe Economic TimesTN: Vijay to launch gold ring scheme for newborns
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- HTHindustan TimesTamil Nadu CM Vijay to launch one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns in Madurai
- SPSangbad PratidinVijay is giving gold rings to newborns, but there is a cry for milk in Tamil Nadu!জন্মালেই সোনার আংটি দিচ্ছেন বিজয়, অথচ দুধের জন্য তামিলনাড়ুতে হাহাকার!
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- Bengaliবাংলা1 of 2
- Tamilதமிழ்1 of 2
- Urduاردو1 of 2
- Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ1 of 1
- Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ1 of 2
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