Who is Nidhi Gautam, Nidhi Gautam British High Commissioner: In what is called as once in a lifetime opportunity, a 19-year-old Delhi University Student named Nidhi Gautam became British High Commissioner to India for one day recently. Yes! you heard it right. Nidhi Gautam British High Commissioner has been buzzing on social media and youths are lavishing praise & extending greetings to the 19-year-old Indian student. British High Commission to India recently shared a video of Nidhi Gautam and called her 'Boss Lady'.
Sharing Nidhi Gautam's video, British High Commission to India wrote, "Girls can do anything, and everything – including leading the UK Government’s largest overseas network. Nineteen-year-old Nidhi Gautam from Karnataka got to spend an entire day as the British High Commissioner to India! From talking about the inspiring role of young women in tackling global challenges to insightful conversations with government partners about the UK-India Technology Security Initiative - with boss ladies like you Nidhi, the future is in safe hands. Hope you had a great day, boss. We certainly did."
Who is Nidhu Gautam, British High Commissioner to India?
As per the British High Commission's official release, Nidhi, 29, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in history and geography from Miranda House College in Delhi University. Nidhi was chosen by the British High Commission from a pool of more than 140 applications from around the country. Nidhi Gautam originally hails from Karnataka. After the video was shared on social media, many curious readers are querying about Nidhi Gautam's Instagram profile as well. However, UK in India did not tag Nidhi Gautam's Insta handle.
A week before, the British High Commission in India on its LinkedIn profile wrote, "Nineteen-year-old Nidhi Gautam, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in history and geography, is an aspiring diplomat and this year’s winner of the High Commissioner for a Day competition. Nidhi envisions a world where a modern *Britain-India* collaboration on technology can empower future generations. And she’s got a formula to turn that vision into a reality."
The British High Commission in New Delhi has organised the ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition every year since 2017, to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child (11 October).
After becoming High Commissioner for a day, Nidhi said, "Being the British High Commissioner for a day was a transformative experience that left an indelible mark on me. I was fortunate to explore remarkable advancements, from assistive technologies to enlightening discussions on solar energy to ground-breaking developments in biotechnology and ‘femtech’. Each interaction underscored the idea that technology serves a greater purpose by creating tangible social benefits."
Lindy Cameron, Deputy High Commissioner for the Day (on other days, British High Commissioner to India) said, "It was fantastic to learn from Nidhi for the day. Our conversations, from the UK-India Technology Security Initiative to the role of young women in tackling global challenges, were inspiring. The High Commissioner for a Day competition embodies the idea that the world will be a better place when everyone has equal opportunities. Empowering women and girls in the UK and around the world is a priority for us and an integral part of our partnership with India on everything from technology to climate resilience"
How did Nidhi Gautam spend her time as a British High Commissioner?
An official release suggests that as the UK’s top diplomat in India, Nidhi got to experience an exciting range of activities over the course of a fully packed day. She started her day as High Commissioner getting briefed over breakfast on details of the UK-India bilateral relationship, the Technology Security Initiative announced in July, by her senior leadership team.
Nidhi visited the National Centre for Assistive Health Technologies at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, where she had an immersive experience in new technologies that are helping differently-abled people live their lives to the fullest. She also visited the National Institute of Immunology to see how technology is aiding the development of vaccines in India, in addition a range of meetings with government and industry partners over the course of the day.