Thousands of babies born in govt. hospitals, PHCs in central districts get gold rings
The Tamil Nadu government has begun distributing one-gram gold rings to infants born in government hospitals under the 'Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' scheme. Thousands of newborns across several central districts are eligible for the gift.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant state-level social welfare program aimed at supporting families and encouraging the use of public health facilities.
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister R. Vinoth presents gold ring to a baby at the Government Hospital in Kumbakonam on Monday. District Collector R. Revathi is at right. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Distribution of one-gram gold rings to babies born in government hospitals under the Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam commenced in central districts on Monday with Ministers and Collectors presenting the rings to the infants at various hospitals.
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