Homemakers are nation builders: How Supreme Court recognised economic value of unpaid domestic labour
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Supreme Court of India recognized the economic value of unpaid domestic labor by acknowledging homemakers as nation builders in a landmark judgment.
- This recognition is expected to impact an estimated 23.3 million working women who are homemakers in India, with a potential increase of 25-30% in their social security benefits.
- The judgment is expected to be implemented through amendments to existing laws and policies, with a timeline for implementation to be determined by the government in consultation with various stakeholders.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Digital Agriculture Mission' and the recently achieved 'Farmer ID' initiative: 1. The initiative aims to build a Digital Public Infrastructure for the agricultural sector, and has successfully achieved the generation of 11 crore Farmer IDs ahead of the March 2027 deadline. 2. The Farmer ID system facilitates streamlined access to bank loans, Kisan Credit Cards, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, and minimum support price procurement without repetitive paperwork. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the provided text. The Digital Agriculture Mission was approved to build a Digital Public Infrastructure, successfully generating 11 crore Farmer IDs 5 months ahead of the March 2027 deadline. Furthermore, these IDs eliminate repetitive paperwork, streamlining access to bank loans, Kisan Credit Cards, PMFBY, disaster relief, and MSP procurement.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.