Since 2016 Tatachem D.A.V. Public School has set twelve recognised records — two by more than a thousand students and staff together, the rest by smaller groups and individual students. Each is listed here with its certificate.
Guinness World Records3 December 2016
1,316 students and staff
The largest tree hug consists of 1,316 people, achieved by the Tata Chem DAV Public School (India), in Mithapur, India, on 3 December 2016.
The attempt carried a message of conserving natural resources. The title, previously held by Korea, came to India with this attempt; it was surpassed in March 2017.
Limca Book of Records28 August 2017
1,157 students and 58 teachers
In celebration of National Wildlife Day, 1,215 students and staff of Tatachem DAV Public School, Mithapur, Gujarat, wrote 8,999 slogans on saving birds and pledged to protect the winged creatures on August 28.
Written over two hours on stamped chart sheets by classes 3 to 12 and their teachers, then verified by the Deputy Conservator of Forests, the Fisheries Research Department and the Indian Coast Guard, Okha. Published in the Limca Book of Records 2018.
India Book of Records5 December 2021, World Soil Day
Om Bhavinbhai Naik
Om Bhavinbhai Naik of Mithapur, Gujarat, planted 13 plants in one minute, including placing the saplings in the pits, covering them with soil and watering them properly, at the age of 13 years, 8 months and 29 days, as confirmed on December 9, 2021.
Attempted on World Soil Day by the school's White Elephant Eco-Club.
Guinness World Records5 January 2024
Aarohi Vithalani, Class 4
The fastest time to put on five t-shirts (Under 16s) is 8.31 sec and was achieved by Aarohi Vithalani (India), in Mithapur, India, on 5 January 2024.
Guinness World Records5 January 2024
Maitri Dhokai, Class 7
The fastest time to pack a school bag (Under 16s) is 13.37 seconds and was achieved by Maitri Dhokai (India) in Mithapur, Gujarat, India, on 5 January 2024.
Guinness World Records5 January 2024
Rudra Samani, Class 9
The most cans stacked into a pyramid in 30 seconds (Under 16s) is 36, and was achieved by Rudra Samani (India) in Mithapur, Gujarat, India, on 5 January 2024.
India Book of RecordsFebruary 2024
32 students
A total of 82,934 words were written ('Live and Let Live') by 32 students in one hour on separate sheets of paper, using a pen, as confirmed on February 14, 2024.
Guinness World Records11 October 2025
Aditi Hathal, Class 8
The fastest time to build a cup pyramid (Under 16s) is 14.63 sec, and was achieved by Aditi Hathal (India) in Mithapur, Gujarat, India, on 11 October 2025.
Guinness World Records11 October 2025
Dhrutvi Bhalani, Class 8
The fastest time to draw and complete a hopscotch run (Under 16s) is 53.16 sec, and was achieved by Dhrutvi Bhalani (India) in Mithapur, Gujarat, India, on 11 October 2025.
Guinness World Records11 October 2025
Megha Gosai, Class 8
The most balloons burst by sitting in one minute (Under 16s) is 45, and was achieved by Megha Gosai (India) in Mithapur, Gujarat, India, on 11 October 2025.
Guinness World Records11 October 2025
Rudranshi Modhvadiya, Class 6
The most knee to elbow steps in 30 seconds (Under 16s) is 91, and was achieved by Rudranshi Modhvadiya (India) in Mithapur, Gujarat, India, on 11 October 2025.
Guinness World Records2026
Angel Khandhar, Class 9
The fastest time to make a nine cup pyramid with one hand (Under 16s) is 4.89 seconds, and was achieved by Angel Khandhar (India) in Mithapur, Gujarat, India, on 4 June 2026.
The school's own description of the Save Birds attempt is available as a one-page PDF.