"a bold new approach for how we will work together"
The British High Commission is calling on young Indian women aged 18 to 23 to assume the role of the Indian High Commissioner for the day.
This is to mark the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11.
The competition invites young women from India to step into the shoes of one of the UK’s top diplomats for a day.
Applicants must submit a one-minute video responding to the question – How can the UK and India collaborate on technology to benefit future generations?
Videos should be shared on X, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, tagging ‘@UKinIndia’ and using the hashtag ‘#Day of the Girl’.
The submission deadline is September 4, 2024, and applicants must also fill out an online form to finalise their entry.
Lindy Cameron, the British High Commissioner to India, stated:
“The landmark UK-India Technology Security Initiative agreed between our countries sets out a bold new approach for how we will work together on the defining technologies of this decade.
“The UK pioneered the discovery of graphene, designed the semiconductor chip found in every smartphone, and is now leading the way in the safe and responsible development of AI.
“India’s tech innovations are similarly changing the world, revolutionising mobile banking solutions to its ground-breaking lunar mission.
“By bringing together our best minds, I am confident we can accomplish truly fantastic things.”
“The High Commissioner for a Day Competition is an incredible opportunity to nurture future women leaders and to hear about the change they want to see in the world.
“As the first female British High Commissioner to India, this is a cause that lies very close to my heart, and I encourage every young woman to put on their thinking cap and send in their best ideas.”
This competition has taken place annually to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child since 2017.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts support this year’s competition.
The 2023 winner, Shreya Dharmarajan from Chennai, participated in many diplomatic activities as High Commissioner for the Day.
She led discussions on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the UN office in New Delhi and helped launch a report on electric vehicle charging infrastructure with the Delhi Transport Department.
This was a part of the Accelerating Smart Power and Renewable Energy in India (ASPIRE) programme.
The UK and India have increased collaborations and unveiled the Technology Security Initiative in 2024, focusing on critical and emerging technologies across key sectors.
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