DPS students make Guinness World Record for ‘Sundial Kit’

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 12: Students of Delhi Public School created Guinness World Record titled for ‘Most People Assembling Sundial Kit’ in 6th Indian International Science Festival, organised virtually by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Science and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) from December 22 to 25 on the theme ‘Science for Self Reliant India and Global Welfare.’
During the festival, different events like ‘Sundial Making, Hand wash Activity, Protective Mask wearing activity and Nutrition Lessons were organised for the students. All these events were adjudged by the Guinness World Records.
Around 250 students from DPS Jammu participated in all the events and it is pertinent to mention here that DPS Jammu was the only school from J&K which was nominated for ‘Sundial Making’ event. The students also created a Guinness World Records title for ‘Most People Assembling Sundial Kit.’ They enjoyed the concept provided and learned something beyond books. A total of 189 schools participated in this festival.
Principal, Ruchi Chabra cited the event as a wonderful opportunity to learn about and inculcate scientific temper and commended the students for their active participation.