Tender issued for ‘Thayamman Gold Ring’ scheme in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has taken a big step towards implementing the ambitious ‘Thaimaman Gold Ring’ scheme to honor newborn children and their mothers. The state government has released the official contract notice for the purchase of gold rings under this scheme. A total of 4,41,667 gold rings will be purchased under the scheme. Each ring will weigh one gram.
According to the government, approximately Rs 755.83 crore will be spent on this entire project. The objective of the scheme is to honor the birth of a child and the joy of motherhood. Under this, gold rings will be provided to newborn babies and their mothers by the government. The scheme is part of the social welfare schemes of the state government, which aims to promote respect and encouragement towards motherhood and newborns.
Tamil Nadu government has started the tender process for purchasing the rings. According to the notice issued, interested companies and contractors can submit applications for the tender from July 14 to August 17. The application process will be completed through online medium. The government has also prescribed application fees for interested contractors. To participate in the tender, Rs 5,725 will have to be paid.
The government has made the official website available for detailed information related to the tender. Interested applicants can visit the website www.tntenders.gov.in and www.tnmsc.tn.gov.in to get the terms, conditions and other necessary information.
Process accelerated after government order
Recently a government order was issued by the Tamil Nadu government to implement the ‘Thaimaman Gold Ring’ scheme. After this, necessary processes were started to get the plan off the ground. Now after the tender has been issued for the purchase of gold rings, the implementation of the scheme has gained momentum.
The government believes that this initiative has more emotional significance than financial assistance for poor and needy families. The main objective of this scheme is to honor the mother on the occasion of the birth of a child and to make the welcome of the newborn in the family special.
Rings will be purchased in large numbers
4 lakh 41 thousand 667 gold rings to be purchased under the tender will be distributed to the beneficiaries in different areas of the state. The government has also issued special instructions regarding the quality, weight and standards of the rings, so that gold of prescribed quality can be provided to the beneficiaries.
A huge amount has been allocated for this project. The scheme, costing more than Rs 755 crore, has become one of the major social welfare initiatives of the Tamil Nadu government. Due to the purchase of such a large number of gold rings, special attention is being kept on the tender process.
Scheme related to motherhood respect
This scheme of the Tamil Nadu government has been started with the aim of carrying forward initiatives related to the welfare of women and children. The government says that the birth of a child is an important occasion for the family and it is important to respect the role of the mother.
Through the ‘Thaimaman Gold Ring’ scheme, the government wants to send the message of giving social respect to newborn children and their mothers. Under the scheme, arrangements will be made through the health department and related government agencies to deliver the rings to the eligible beneficiaries.
Distribution will start after completion of the tender process
Now after the completion of the tender process, the selected company or contractor will be given the responsibility of supplying the rings. After this the government will distribute rings to the beneficiaries under the scheme.
The state government has clarified that the entire process will be completed in a transparent manner. Eligible companies will be selected through online tender system and gold rings will be purchased as per the prescribed standards.
This scheme of Tamil Nadu government is being seen as an important initiative related to the respect of women and children. With the release of the tender, the expectation of its soon implementation has increased.
