Tamil Nadu government relaxes domicile clause for Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram scheme
The Tamil Nadu government has relaxed eligibility criteria for the Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram scheme to include children of mothers born in the state who moved away after marriage. This change ensures that families who return to their parental homes in Tamil Nadu for childbirth can now receive the one-gram gold ring benefit.
Why it matters
This policy adjustment addresses a gap in social welfare accessibility for migrant families, ensuring equitable access to state-sponsored maternal and child health benefits.
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) relaxed the eligibility criteria for the Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam , amending the guidelines to include children whose mothers were born in Tamil Nadu but had moved to another State after marriage, provided their parents reside permanently in Tamil Nadu.
Under the scheme, a one-gram gold ring is provided to children born in government hospitals in Tamil Nadu. The scheme was launched by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on September 28 and is being implemented retrospectively from June 22, 2026.
The Government Order, issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, prescribes the guidelines for the scheme.
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