Maternal-uncle gold ring scheme
Every child born in a government hospital in Tamil Nadu will be given a gold ring and a 'maternal-uncle' gift box containing essentials such as soft cloth and diapers.
Evidence timeline
- § Manifesto promise (p. 36)
Promise made in the TVK 2026 People's Election Manifesto.
- ▸ Announcement
Gold ring and a “Baby Welcome Kit” for children born in government hospitals - listed in the 5 June vision document.
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- § Official order
Government order issued for the Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram scheme - a 1-gram gold ring for children born in government hospitals from 22 June 2026; ₹755.83 crore annual allocation; formal launch set for 15 September.
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- ↑ Milestone
TNMSC floated a tender to procure about 4.41 lakh 22-carat (916-hallmark) gold rings for the scheme.
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- ₹ Budget allocation
The 2026–27 budget allocated ₹560 crore for the Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram scheme - a 1-gram gold ring for every child born in a government hospital.
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