Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Launch One-Gram Gold Ring Scheme for Newborns on September 28

Exam-focused facts from the 21 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the one-gram gold ring scheme for newborn babies on September 28.
Over 1.28 lakh gold rings have been procured for distribution under the first installment, each carrying a unique serial number and tamper-proof packaging.
The rings will be provided to all babies born in state-run hospitals in Tamil Nadu.
To be eligible for the scheme, beneficiaries must be permanent residents of Tamil Nadu.