1,917 newborns to receive gold rings in Ramanathapuram under gold ring scheme
The Tamil Nadu government is launching a welfare scheme to provide gold coins to newborns in government hospitals. The distribution process is scheduled to take place across several districts starting in late September 2026.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights state-level welfare programs aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes through financial incentives.
The ‘Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram’ scheme is set to be officially launched on September 28, 2026, by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai.
Under this welfare scheme, every child born in government hospitals across the State starting from June 22, 2026, will be presented with a one-gram gold coin.
To be eligible for the benefit, mothers must present any one of six prescribed Tamil Nadu residency and identity proofs: an e-KYC-verified Aadhaar card, a residency certificate, a voter ID card, a family card (ration card), an identity card issued by the Labour Welfare Board, or an address certificate issued by the Postal Department.
In Ramanathapuram district, a total of 1,917 babies who were born in government medical institutions since June 22 and are currently residing at home will receive their gold coins through a special district administration rollout.
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