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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has officially launched the flagship Thaimaman Tanga Modrum Thittum in Madurai, presenting gold rings to newborn babies and their mothers. The scheme applies to infants born in state-run government hospitals and primary health centres across Tamil Nadu. The gold rings have been procured under a tender bagged jointly by Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers. Positioned as a maternal uncle to the children, the Chief Minister interacted with young mothers and infants during the inaugural event, which was followed by a visit to the Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple. The initiative also aims to encourage institutional deliveries within state healthcare infrastructure instead of private hospitals by highlighting safe and affordable medical facilities. Discussions during the bulletin also noted historical context, comparing the rollout with previous welfare initiatives in the state, such as wedding gold assistance programmes.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launched a new welfare initiative, gifting gold rings to newborn babies and their mothers. Acting in the traditional role of a maternal uncle, the Chief Minister personally met mothers and infants from government-run hospitals representing diverse communities. The scheme aims to support families and offer financial welfare for children through the traditional gifting of gold, with rings presented to selected beneficiary mothers.