UK High Commission Offers Indian Women Top Post For A Day

The British High Commission organises the contest to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11

To mark International Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11, the British High Commission in Delhi has invited applications from Indian women in the 18-23 years age group for an opportunity to head the mission for a day. Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said in a statement that the pandemic's impact on education around the world will be long-term, particularly for girls. "Empowering and educating girls is also one of Prime Minister Modi's central campaigns. I am delighted to note that this year nearly 60% of UK's Chevening fellowships and 52% of the scholarships for India were awarded to women," he added. "The International Day of the Girl Child is an important moment to recognise that educating all girls everywhere is not just the right thing to do, it is one of the smartest investments we can make to build a better, more equitable world. Through the 'High Commissioner for a Day' competition, I want to shine a light on brilliant young women and for them to show their even younger peers in school that anything is possible," the High Commissioner said.