Tamil Nadu Government to Launch ‘Thaimaman Gold Ring Scheme’ from September 15

The Tamil Nadu government has announced that the ‘Thaimaman Gold Ring Scheme’ will be launched on September 15, 2026, coinciding with the birth anniversary of C.N. Annadurai.

Under the scheme, every child born in government hospitals to families that are permanent residents of Tamil Nadu will receive a one-gram gold ring. The initiative is aimed at honoring both the mother and the newborn while strengthening public confidence in the state`s healthcare system.

The government has allocated ₹755.83 crore annually for the implementation of the scheme. Orders have also been issued to begin the tender process immediately.

Although the scheme will be formally inaugurated on September 15, children born in government hospitals from June 22, 2026, onwards will be eligible to receive the benefit.

According to the government, the initiative is intended to commemorate births in government hospitals and celebrate the importance and joy of motherhood, while encouraging more families to make use of public healthcare services.