INCOME TAX27 Sept 2026
CM Vijay to launch Tamil Nadu gold ring scheme on 28 Sept: What is it, who is eligible and how does it work? | Explained | Mint
Tamil Nadu starts its 'Thaai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' on 28 September. Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay will launch it in Madurai. Babies born in government hospitals from 22 June 2026 get a one-gram gold ring. The mother must be a Tamil Nadu resident registered under the state's pregnancy tracking system. The first phase has 1.28 lakh rings.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay will launch the 'Thaai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' in Madurai on 28 September.
- Babies born in government hospitals on or after 22 June 2026 can qualify if the mother is a permanent Tamil Nadu resident and is registered through the state's PICME system with an RCH ID.
- The first phase uses 1.28 lakh gold rings, given out across 107 hubs in the state, with each ring carrying a serial number in tamper-proof packaging.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your baby was born in a Tamil Nadu government hospital on or after 22 June 2026, check with the hospital that your PICME registration and RCH ID are complete, and ask your nearest distribution hub how to collect the ring. Treat this as general information, not a promise of eligibility.
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TaxQue News Desk
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