Babies born in Tamil Nadu government hospitals from June 22 onwards to families with permanent residence in the state will be given a one-gram gold ring under the name Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam, the government said on Tuesday.
The government will allocate $755.83 crore for the Golden Ring Scheme, which was one of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) poll promises. It will be officially launched by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on September 15, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister C N Annadurai.
“Babies born in government hospitals from June 22, 2026 onwards will benefit from this scheme. “Tamil Nadu Chief Minister will formally launch the ‘Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam’ program on September 15, 2026, on the birth anniversary of Perarajnar Anna, former Chief Minister CN Annadurai,” an official statement said.
She added, “The government gives the highest priority to improving maternal and child care.”
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She added that various initiatives have been implemented so far, including financial assistance to pregnant women, free delivery and newborn care services, emergency obstetric care, nutritional support, and others to improve maternal and child health indicators in the state.
“The Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam program is being implemented to enhance public confidence in health services provided by the Tamil Nadu government, commemorate the birth of babies in government hospitals, and celebrate the joy and importance of motherhood,” the statement said.
The scheme is based on the traditional practice in the state where ‘themaman sir’ (gifts from maternal uncle), including gold, are given to bless the new baby.
