The Tamil Nadu government has approved the launch of the ‘Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme’, under which every baby born in a government hospital across the state will receive a 1-gram gold ring as a gift from the government. The ambitious welfare initiative is expected to benefit thousands of newborns every year and has an estimated annual budget of ₹755.83 crore.
Officials have been directed to begin the tender process immediately so that the scheme can be implemented without delay. The government aims to ensure that all eligible newborns receive the gold ring soon after birth in government healthcare institutions.
The announcement has drawn significant attention as it fulfills one of the major welfare promises made by actor-turned-politician Vijay during the political campaign for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Vijay had promised to introduce a scheme that would gift a gold ring to every child born in government hospitals as part of a broader vision to support families and encourage the use of public healthcare services.
With the approval of the Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme, the Tamil Nadu government has moved to implement that election commitment. The initiative is expected to strengthen confidence in government hospitals while also offering financial and emotional support to families welcoming a newborn.
The scheme is being seen as one of the state’s notable social welfare initiatives aimed at promoting maternal and child welfare. More operational guidelines, including eligibility and distribution procedures, are expected to be announced by the government in the coming weeks.