Why Is India's Tamil Nadu Handing Out Gold Rings To Newborns In Govt Hospitals?
- On September 28, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the "Thaimaaman Gold Ring" scheme in Madurai, initiating distribution of one-gram gold rings to newborns across Sivaganga district at two simultaneous hubs.
- District Collector P. Akash confirmed the welfare scheme applies to infants born in government hospitals and Primary Health Centres starting from June 22 through September 27, 2026, ensuring all eligible newborns receive rings.
- Karaikudi Government Hospital will serve infants from Karaikudi Corporation and blocks of Sakkottai, Thiruppathur, Kallal, Devakottai, Kannangudi, and Singampunari; Sivaganga Government Medical College Hospital accommodates Puluthipatti, Sivaganga, Maravamangalam, Poovanthi, Thirupuvanam, and Ilaiyangudi.
- Daily distributions catering to 50 to 100 babies will continue steadily at the designated hubs, while mothers will receive formal invitations through regional Primary Health Centres detailing collection dates by October 20.
- Following the scheme's launch, security has been stepped up across Madurai, including around the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple and along Chithirai streets, with barricades erected and bomb detection personnel conducting checks.
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