Minister launches ‘Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam’ in Coimbatore
The 'Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' scheme, providing one-gram gold rings to newborn babies in government hospitals, was launched in Coimbatore, India. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay initiated the scheme, with Backward Classes Welfare Minister V. Sampath Kumar distributing the first rings to 2,647 eligible children.
Why it matters
This welfare initiative aims to support new mothers and newborns, potentially encouraging institutional deliveries and providing direct benefits to families. It highlights the government's commitment to social welfare programs and child well-being.
As many as 2,647 children born in government hospitals and government primary health centres in Coimbatore district between June 22 and September 27 will receive one-gram gold rings under the ‘ Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam’.
The scheme was launched by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Rajaji Government Hospital in Madurai on Monday. Following the State-level launch, Backward Classes Welfare Minister V. Sampath Kumar presented the rings to children at an event held at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
The ‘Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam’, a one-gram gold ring provided for newborn babies delivered in government hospitals, was launched at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital on Monday. | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M.
Rings were presented to 25 children born at each of the four government hospitals — the CMCH, Government District Headquarters Hospital, Pollachi; Government Hospital, Mettupalayam; and Government Hospital, Valparai.
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