Global Indian International School (GIIS) Ahmedabad was buzzing with excitement as multiple activities were conducted in October 2018

The air around the school was festive and celebratory cheers filled the air on the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

The day began with the garlanding of Mahatma Gandhi's Bust by the prestigious Chief Guest Shri. Vijay Nehra, Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

Accompanying him were other dignitaries - Shri. Gadvi, Deputy Municipal Commissioner; Shri V K Mehta, Deputy Municipal Commissioner and Shri Harshad Solanki, Director - Solid Waste Management - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

A large crowd gathered at the school gates as on this auspicious day, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation declared Godrej Garden City as a "Zero Waste Township" This progressive initiative was taken by Team Godrej in order to control waste and also recycle the garbage accumulated from Godrej Garden City. A massive facility unit called the MRF or Material Recovering Facility was set up which was inaugurated by the Chief Guest.

Shri Nehra addressed the children in his powerful and impactful speech wherein he mentioned the importance of a clean and green nation and emphasized on "Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan", one of the many aspects that Mahatma Gandhi focused on.

High emotions and love for our Mother Land resonated among one and all as the children presented a beautiful "Nukkad Natak" which focused on keeping our Country Clean and Green which could be initiated with the segregation of wet waste and dry waste.

The little ones of Grade 1 and 2, not wanting to be left behind, celebrated the spirit of giving by hosting a donation drive in association with Goonj - an NGO which undertakes disaster relief, humanitarian aid and community development in parts of 22 states across India. The little ones donated Toys, Clothes, biscuits, books and many more items focusing on the slogan 'Sharing is Caring and Spreading Happiness' as an MGCUV Initiative. The rooms of GIIS were filled with boxes of love and generosity which were handed over to Goonj who in turn, would hand it over to the affected people in the slum areas.

The celebrations at GIIS did not end here!

While all these activities were happening on the campus, 50 students of Global Indian International School (GIIS) Ahmedabad and two other institutions namely Saraswati Vidya Mandir and Mani Prabhu High School were gearing up in order to be a part of a one-day world record training cum workshop event on a SOLAR STUDY LAMP organized by IIT Bombay at GIIS Ahmedabad Campus.

Around 100,000 students joined the online training across India and together on a National Platform, learnt how to create and assemble their own solar study lamp.

The students began excitedly assembling the parts provided to them and in no time were done with the finished product.

The happiness and excitement was evident on their faces as they were declared Student Solar Ambassadors and were handed over the responsibility to promote Solar Technology to their friends and families.

The entire day was extremely fruitful and overall, the Happiness Index at Global Indian International School Ahmedabad soared and obtained new heights.