Jagriti Yadav of Lucknow became UK High Commissioner for a Day

Jagriti Yadav of Lucknow became UK High Commissioner for a Day

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: October 13 2022

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  • Lucknow girl Jagriti Yadav spent a day as the UK’s top diplomat in India after winning the sixth edition of the ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition.
  • Jagriti is the sixth winner of the India edition of the 'High Commissioner for a Day' competition organised annually since 2017.
  • Jagriti experienced a broad range of diplomatic activities that included leading meetings with diverse stakeholders, chairing discussions and attending several events during the day.
  • The High Commission organises 'High Commissioner for a Day' competition annually to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11). More than 270 young girls from all around India applied for this year's competition.
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