Chennai, June 23 -- Children born in Tamil Nadu government hospitals from June 22 onwards to families with permanent state residence will receive a one-gram gold ring under the Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam, the government said on Tuesday.

The government will allocate Rs.755.83 crore for the gold ring scheme, which was one of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)'s poll promises. Chief minister C Joseph Vijay will formally launch it on September 15, coinciding with former chief minister C N Annadurai's birth anniversary.

"Children born in government hospitals from June 22, 2026, onwards will benefit under this scheme. The 'Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam' will be officially launched by the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on September ...