The Hindu Huddle 2026 Day 2 live updates: No single ceiling, women have to negotiate through a labyrinth, says Sagarika Ghose
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Here are live updates from Day 2 of the event.
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedSaturday, 6 June 2026
Affected Population~700 million women, 432 million in workforce gap
Key Numbers
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: 405 districts
Maternity benefit: Rs 5,000 under PMMVY
One Stop Centres: 733 across 35 states/UTs
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Ministry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCWMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEA
Key Stakeholders
WomenSHGsWomen EntrepreneursPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry
They were speaking at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held under the theme ‘Inclusive human development for Viksit Bharat’, chaired by the Prime Minister in New Delhi.