GUWAHATI: Monjita Baruah, a student of National Institute of Technology Silchar, became the British deputy high commissioner, Kolkata for a day to mark the International Girl Child Day, on October 10th.
Monjita spent the day by overseeing the British Kolkata diplomatic mission network, departmental briefings and interacted with important stakeholders and the media.
The second-year B.tech student, was the winner of ‘The High Commissioner for a Day’ competition, now in its third year, which is open to young Indian women, aged 18-23. Applicants were asked to record a one-minute video on gender equality as a part of the selection process.
Since 2016, the British High Commission has been offering young Indian women across the country a unique opportunity – to head a diplomatic mission for a day.