Tamil Nadu is preparing to launch the ‘Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam’ on September 15, 2026, under which eligible newborns will receive a 1-gram gold ring.
The scheme will cover eligible babies born in Government health institutions, and newborns born on or after June 22, 2026 will also be covered.
Around 4.4 lakh newborns are expected to benefit annually, with an estimated annual allocation of about ₹755.83 crore.
The ring will be 1 gram of gold and is reported to be BIS-hallmarked; the scheme covers eligible newborns irrespective of gender or birth order.
The rings will be distributed through 107 high-load Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) centres, where secure storage facilities are being created.