Annan Seer Scheme 2026 - 27: Tamil Nadu Issues Tender for 60,000 Gold Coins and Silk Sarees

The Tamil Nadu government has invited tenders to procure 60,000 gold coins and 60,000 silk sarees for the Annan Seer Scheme for 2026-27.

According to the tender details, the gold coins will weigh 8 grams each and be made of 22-carat gold. Each coin will feature the Tamil Nadu government emblem on one side and Chief Minister Vijay`s image on the other.

60,000 Gold Coins to Be Procured

The tender specifies the following requirements for the gold coins:

Quantity: 60,000 coins

Weight: 8 grams per coin

Purity: 22-carat gold

Hallmark: 916 BIS Hallmark certification

Design: Tamil Nadu government emblem on one side and Chief Minister Vijay`s image on the other

The gold coins are expected to be distributed to treasuries across all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu.

Tender for 60,000 Silk Sarees

Along with the gold coins, the government has also invited tenders for the purchase of 60,000 silk sarees under the scheme.

The sarees must meet the following specifications:

Silk Mark and Handloom Mark Mandatory

Each silk saree must carry both the Silk Mark and Handloom Mark certifications. The sarees must be packed individually in 300 GSM cardboard boxes before being transported to all 38 districts.

The tender specifications also require Half Fine Zari work on the saree border, pallu and motifs.

Annan Seer Scheme 2026-27

The latest tender announcement outlines the procurement requirements for gold coins and silk sarees under the Annan Seer Scheme for the 2026-27 financial year. The procurement process covers the specified quantities, quality standards, design requirements and distribution arrangements across Tamil Nadu.