New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- In a landmark legislative move aimed at achieving true economic justice for Indian women, Member of Parliament Kartikeya Sharma has introduced The Shakti Samman (Pay Parity for Women) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha. 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 Shakti Samman Bill is introduced as a forward-looking "up-gradation" to India's existing labor laws, supporting the national vision of Viksit Bharat and Women-led Development. By addressing systemic wage disparities through transparency and specialized oversight, the Bill seeks to fulf...