The Supreme Court emphasized homemakers' pivotal societal role, valuing their contributions at a minimum of ₹30,000/month and advocating for their recognition as nation builders.
Homemakers are 'nation builders': SC
Jun 11, 2026
01:29 pm
What's the storyThe Supreme Court has held that unpaid domestic work by homemakers should be valued at a minimum of ₹30,000 per month while calculating compensation for their deaths in road accidents.
The court emphasized that homemakers should be recognized as "nation builders."
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