he Uttarakhand government has taken an important step in the 2026-27 budget towards ensuring equal pay for equal work for former UPNL employees, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami allocating Rs 289.98 crore in the budget for this purpose, a release said
The Bill proposes a modern, technology-driven framework to ensure women receive equal pay for "Work of Equal Value," a standard that evaluates roles based on skill, effort, and responsibility rather than just job titles.
The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. In the first phase, UPNL personnel who have completed 10 years of continuous service will be granted salary-related benefits.
"Part-time teachers need not worry; your demands will be fulfilled. It has been announced that from May, a minimum of Rs 10,000 will be paid to part-time teachers," State Education Minister said.
Annamalai said nurses were protesting for job permanence, intermediate teachers were agitating for equal pay for equal work, and youths who cleared the 2013 Teacher Eligibility Test were demanding employment as promised by the DMK. Instead of fulfilling these assurances, he alleged, the g
Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit addressed the issue of pay disparity in the film industry, noting that the challenge extends beyond movies and is prevalent across professions. She emphasised that the fight for fair compensation is ongoing and that the struggle for equal pay continues to be a s
"The 2025 labour reforms are a watershed moment focused on achieving parity for women at workplace and overhauls India's labour economy for a futuristic workforce," the Ministry of Finance said.
Veteran actor Jason Isaacs recently revealed that every cast member on 'The White Lotus' Season 3 made USD 40,000 an episode, bringing their total pay for the series to around USD 320,000 each.
Actor Robin Wright, who is best known for her role of Claire Underwood in 'House of Cards', recently recalled how she was denied equal pay because she did not have an Academy Award.
Actress and film producer Robin Wright recalled how she needed to receive multiple paychecks to reach pay parity with Kevin Spacey on 'House of Cards', reported Deadline.
Employees of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) have been holding a protest over issues of regularisation of contractual staff and 'equal work-equal pay'.
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has expressed her satisfaction with the progress she has made in both her batting and bowling, emphasizing the growth and support the women's game has received in recent years. She highlighted the equal match fees, the introduction of the Women's Premier L