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DPS JAMMU STUDENTS CREATE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE FOR ‘MOST PEOPLE ASSEMBLING RAIN WATER HARVESTING KITS’

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

In the spirit of developing scientific temperament in the field of Science and Technology, Delhi Public School Jammu participated in the 7th India International Science Festival (IISF) organized jointly by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India and Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA) on the theme ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav - Celebrating Creativity, Science, Technology and innovation for a Prosperous India.’
50 students from Classes VI-VIII succeeded in achieving the Guinness World Record under the activity - ‘Most People Assembling Rain Water Harvesting Kits Online and in single venue simultaneously’.
Over 6000 students from 125 cities across India virtually attempted the record along with 3500 students who participated physically at Goa. They assembled the rain water harvesting and purification working model having five layers of filtration – A Mesh, Gravel, Sand, Charcoal and Cotton. Headmistress, Ms. Meenu Gupta also lauded the efforts of the children and motivated them to keep their spirits high.
Principal DPS Jammu, Ms. Ruchi Chabra, congratulated the students for their dedicated contribution in achieving yet another remarkable feat and shared that such activities spread awareness on how Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) provide day to day solutions to improve our lives.
Hon’ble President, RCT, Sh. M.K Ajatshatru Singh Ji, Hon’ble PVC, Kunwrani Ritu Singh Ji and Hon’ble Director, Sh. S.S Sodhi Ji extended their best wishes to the students and their parents.