Thaaimaaman gold ring scheme to be launched on September 25

The Tamil Nadu Government’s ‘Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam’, under which a one-gram gold ring will be given to eligible newborns delivered at government health facilities, is set to be launched on September 25.
The scheme was originally scheduled to be launched on September 15, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister C. N. Annadurai. The launch was subsequently postponed.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is expected to launch the scheme in Madurai district on September 25. Reports have indicated that arrangements are being made in Usilampatti for the launch.
Under the scheme, a one-gram gold ring will be presented to eligible babies born in government health facilities, in keeping with the traditional practice of the maternal uncle presenting gifts to a
newborn.
The scheme will cover eligible babies born in government health facilities from June 22, 2026. The Tamil Nadu Government has sanctioned Rs. 755.83 crore for the scheme.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening confidence in government healthcare services and encouraging institutional deliveries while commemorating the birth of newborns and honouring motherhood.