The school, in association with an NGO 'Green Planet Society', celebrated Independence Day in a unique way. The school felicitated the laborious soldiers of 5 Signal Battalion of CRPF who have taken upon themselves to convert barren and waste land of the tri city into green areas. Acknowledging the efforts of these CRPF soldiers, the Gurukulites of The Gurukul Zirakpur felicitated these soldiers and pledged to join hands with them in maintaining this land. The enthusiasm of the Gurukulites was doubled as the felicitation ceremony was part of their Independence Day celebration. The chief guest on the occasion was Mr. Vishal Kandwal, the Commandant of 5 Signal Battalion, Chandigarh. The Commandant and the school Principal Ms. Heena Sharma, along with the students, felicitated the CRPF soldiers. The felicitation program included a cultural program that was put up by the students, which enthralled all gathered. The efforts of the 'Green Planet Society' under its President Mr. Sunit Bhardwaz, General Secretary Mr. Jagbir Singh Mehla and Secretary Mr. KK Soni was applauded by the esteemed chief guest. Commandant Vishal Kandwal, while addressing the students, appealed them to serve the nation through their actions and contribute in nation building. To mark the occasion, the chief guest planted a tree in the school campus.