Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday launched the 22-carat one-gram gold ring scheme – Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme (Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam) – for newborn babies in Madurai, fulfilling a key electoral promise.
Rolling out the scheme at the Government Rajaji hospital, Vijay held the babies for a while and gave away the gold rings.
“When the scheme was announced and the question arose as to where it should be launched, the place chosen by our Chief Minister was Madurai. Today, the Tamil Nadu Government, under the leadership of our brother, Mr. Rolling out the scheme at the Government Rajaji hospital, Vijay held the babies for a while and gave away the gold rings. “A maternal uncle is someone who is among the first to rush in when a child is born, sharing in his sister’s happiness as his own. He assures her that he will always stand by her and her child, offering love, support and a sense of security.
The state government has already procured 1.28 lakh gold rings for the initial rollout of the programme targeting the children born in state-run hospitals, to native mothers.
Vijay, is embracing this sacred bond of the maternal uncle and, as a gesture of that affection, is set to provide a one-gram gold ring to every child born in government hospitals,” Tamil Nadu Minister Arun Raj said. This is the sacred soil of Madurai, blessed with the compassion and grace of Mother Meenakshi,” the TVK Minister said. Each gold ring will have a unique serial number and will be given in tamper-proof packaging, according to the Tamil Nadu government. From the date of the launch, babies born in government hospitals will be given the gold ring at the time of discharge itself, according to the state government. Earlier reporting noted: The government said the scheme aims to encourage deliveries in state-run hospitals and strengthen public confidence in government healthcare.
Earlier reporting noted: Vijay launches ‘Thai Maaman’ free gold ring scheme for newborns in Madurai Chief Minister Vijay launches Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam in Madurai, handing over free one-gram gold rings to newborn beneficiaries Earlier reporting noted: MADURAI: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay has inaugurated the Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam in Madurai, launching a scheme to provide a free one-gram gold ring to newborns in government hospitals.
