Chennai, July 14 -- The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government headed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has invited tenders for the procurement of gold rings under its flagship 'Thaimaman (maternal uncle) Gold Ring' scheme, a welfare initiative aimed at supporting mothers and newborns in the state.
Under the scheme, announced as part of the TVK poll promise, among a broader set of schemes focussed on women's welfare, one gram gold ring along with essential baby care items would be given to every new born in government hospitals and primary health centres across Tamil Nadu. The initiative is intended to honour mothers and encourage institutional deliveries.
To implement the programme, the state has allocated an annual budget of Rs 755....