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Authorities in India’s Tamil Nadu state gave babies born in government-run hospitals a free gold ring on Monday, an initiative aimed at boosting confidence in the public healthcare system.
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Under the scheme launched by actor-turned-Chief Minister Vijay, all babies born in public health facilities in the state are eligible for a one-gram gold ring, worth some $143.
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babies → launch → ring
Gold has immense cultural significance in India, featuring prominently in weddings and religious ceremonies, and seen as a safe generational asset.
“The gold ring would give the child something valuable to keep for the years ahead,” said one mother at a government hospital in the state’s Madurai district, who declined to give her name.
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She was among dozens of mothers who cradled their newborns as they queued up to receive the gift.
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“This scheme feels personal,” another grateful mother, Stella Mary, told AFP.
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Officials say the initiative aims to highlight maternal and newborn care, while strengthening faith in public healthcare institutions in the southern state of over 72 million people.
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The scheme, however, drew some criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is in the opposition in Tamil Nadu.
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“A gold ring for a newborn may be a welcome gesture, but for families, the most immediate need is ensuring that essential nutrition is available every day,” party member Tamilisai Soundararajan said in a social media post.
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India’s overcrowded public hospitals often struggle with staff shortages, long waiting times and patchy infrastructure, prompting many patients to seek treatment in the costly private sector.
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While most women in India give birth in hospitals, home deliveries still occur in some rural communities, making institutional childbirth a priority for health authorities.
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Despite significant gains in recent years, infant and maternal mortality rates continue to languish in India.
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The country recorded 24 infant deaths per 1,000 live births while maternal deaths stood at 88 per 100,000 live births, according to latest official data.
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The gold ring scheme, known as the “Thaimaman” (maternal uncle) programme, draws on the special cultural significance of a child’s maternal uncle, who is often expected to play a key role in family milestones and celebrations.
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It also taps into India’s enduring obsession with gold.
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For many women, particularly in rural areas, gold jewellery can serve as a form of personal financial security.
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According to the World Gold Council, demand in the country reached $25 billion in the first quarter of this year.
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