Girl Child Day: British HC offers chance to be high commissioner for a day

Hyderabad: To celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), the British High Commission is offering Indian women aged 18-23, a chance to spend a day as one of the UK’s top diplomats.

The ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition is a unique opportunity for talented young women from India to share their strengths with the world.
To apply, participants must record and upload a one-minute video answering: ‘How can young people help lead the way in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?’

Applicants must share a video on either Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn by tagging ‘@UKinIndia’ and using the hashtag ‘#DayOfTheGirl’. The deadline to apply is August 18, 2023. Participants are then required to fill in an online form to complete their entry.

Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said that the SDGs push for a better planet for everyone, everywhere; just as India is doing with its G20 Presidency. "I’m always amazed by the talent spread across this country and have no doubt that India’s brilliant youth will lead the drive for a better future in the years to come. The full potential of the world’s youth to solve the world’s biggest challenges cannot be achieved without girls and women. The International Day of the Girl Child is an important moment to include and inspire. I’m looking forward to seeing numerous fantastic entries," he said in a statement.

Last year’s winner was Jagriti Yadav from Lucknow who experienced a broad range of diplomatic activities including meeting Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi, the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin, and the Executive Chairman of Wipro Rishad Premji. She also launched a book honouring 75 Indian Women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) alongside Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.