Tamil NaduFriday, 11 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
TN High Court dismisses challenge to ‘Thaai Maman Thanga மோதிரம்’ tender for 4.42 lakh gold rings
The Madras High Court dismissed a challenge to Tamil Nadu’s tender for 4.42 lakh one-gram gold rings under the ‘Thaai Maman Thanga மோதிரம்’ scheme.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the Tamil Nadu government’s ‘Thaai Maman Thanga மோதிரம்’ scheme for babies born in government hospitals came under judicial review, and the Madras High Court dismissed a petition challenging the tender awarded to Joyalukkas for supplying 4.42 lakh one-gram gold rings.
Key specifics
- The scheme was announced for children born in government hospitals from June 22, 2026.
- Each ring is specified as 1 gram of 22-carat gold.
- Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation invited tender for 4.42 lakh gold rings.
- The petitioner argued that 107 centres across Tamil Nadu would receive hallmarked rings.
- The court said it cannot interfere with the company’s pricing, including the quoted Re 1 extra over market gold price and making charges.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu governance and tender-related MCQ, scheme name, date, quantity, and court ruling are the key facts; a TNPSC one-liner may ask which scheme provides 1 gram of 22-carat gold ring to newborns and which court dismissed the challenge.