An incredible opportunity

In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, the British High Commission is offering Indian women aged 18 to 23 a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of one of the UK’s top diplomats for a day. The ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition invites talented young women from India to showcase their strengths and leadership potential on a global platform. To participate, applicants must submit a one-minute video responding to the question: ‘How can the UK and India collaborate on technology to benefit future generations?’ Participants should share their video on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn tagging ‘@UKinIndia’ and using the hashtag ‘#DayOfTheGirl’. The deadline for submissions is 4 September 2024. Applicants must also complete an online form to finalise their entry. Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India, said: “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 on the safe and responsible development of AI. India’s tech innovations are similarly changing the world – from revolutionising mobile banking solutions to its ground-breaking lunar mission. By bringing together our best minds, I am confident that we can accomplish truly fantastic things.”