Baby, Student from Bihar Becomes High Commissioner of Canada to India on International Day of the Girl Child 2018

Recently, a Political Science student from Noida, Esha Bahal became British High Commissioner to India for a day by British High Commission to mark the International Day of the Girl Child. And today to observe the day, Baby, a student from Bihar becomes High Commissioner of Canada to India for a day, as reported by ANI. Canadian Missions in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru will mark the International Day of the Girl (IDGC) on October 11 with a range of activities to empower girls and highlight the fact that can girls can achieve their dreams. Esha Bahal, Student of Political Science From Noida University, Becomes British High Commissioner For A Day! View Pics.

Speaking about this wonderful opportunity, Baby told ANI: “It’s a great experience. I’ve learned how to express myself, how to connect with others and how to solve any problem after a dialogue.” In New Delhi, the High Commission of Canada, in collaboration with Plan India, will welcome the young student to be an advocate for girls’ rights and to take on the role of the High Commissioner for the day.

Baby as High Commissioner of Canada to India on International Girl Child Day

Talking about attacks on people from Bihar and UP in Gujarat, Baby, says, “It’s saddening. If there had been such facilities in our state, why would they go to another state. It’s lack of education and opportunities that makes them move out of their state.” Speaking about the occasion, Nadir Patel, Canada’s High Commissioner to India said, “The International Day of the Girl provides us an opportunity to highlight the needs and rights of girls. This year, we at High Commission are focussing on girls’ education because it has a direct and positive impact on development.”

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