Tamil Nadu has announced a welfare scheme under which every child born in government hospitals will receive a one-gram gold ring, in a move aimed at supporting mothers and encouraging families to use public healthcare facilities.

The scheme, called Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam, applies to babies born in government hospitals across the Indian state from June 22, 2026. Officials said the initiative is designed to strengthen maternal and child health while reducing the financial burden on low-income families.

Under the programme, each eligible newborn will receive a one-gram gold ring as a symbolic gift. The Tamil Nadu government has earmarked Rs 755.83 crore annually for the scheme.

The initiative is expected to be formally launched by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on September 15, the birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu chief minister C.N. Annadurai.

According to government details reported by Indian media, the scheme is part of the broader Vetri Tamizhagham vision, which focuses on welfare support for mothers and children.

Officials said the gold ring carries cultural significance in Tamil society, where it is traditionally associated with prosperity and good fortune. The government said the gesture is also intended to honour new mothers and build public confidence in state-run hospitals.

The scheme is expected to benefit thousands of families across Tamil Nadu each year, particularly those who rely on government hospitals for maternity care.

It is being described as one of the state’s major welfare announcements focused specifically on newborns delivered in public health institutions.

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