# Vijay announces Rs 755.83-crore newborn gold ring scheme 2026-08-15T05:41:18+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a Rs 755.83-crore gold ring scheme for newborns in state-run hospitals, to be launched on September 15, the birth anniversary of CN Annadurai. The announcement came in his first Independence Day address at Fort St George, Chennai. Vijay said his government would cooperate with the Centre on administrative matters but oppose policies affecting Tamil Nadu’s rights. He described the fight against corruption and caste and religious divisions as forms of freedom. He also announced higher assistance for ex-servicemen, their families and freedom fighters, while retaining schemes such as Amma Canteens and the school breakfast programme. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - deccanherald.com - indiatoday.in Tags: Amma Unavagam, C Joseph Vijay, Fort St George, Tamil Nadu, TASMAC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadu-to-launch-rs-755-83-crore-newborn-gold-ring-scheme/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadu-to-launch-rs-755-83-crore-newborn-gold-ring-scheme/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.