SPPU registers name in Guinness World Records on August 15

The campaign to find a place in the Guinness World Records spearheaded by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), for the ‘Largest Online Photo Album of People Holding a National Flag’ came to fruition on Monday 15 August 2022, in the presence of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. As per the Guinness adjudicator present on scene, the final measurement of the above record was declared as 1,52,559 photos.

Not only the people associated with the university and its affiliated colleges, but also people across the country and the world had participated in this SPPU’s campaign to create a unique new Guinness world record.
 ‘Yuva Sankalp Abhiyan’ was organized by the university under the ‘Swarajya Mahotsav’ and ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ programs on the occasion of Amrit Mahotsav (75th anniversary) of India’s independence. The campaign was launched earlier on Tuesday, 9th of August 2022 in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis and concluded successfully on Monday the 15th when the new world record was set. 

This amazing feat was today announced by the Guinness World Records official adjudicator Rishi Nath in a colourful ceremony held at Savitribai Phul Pune University. 

While declaring this, he said, “It was an absolute pleasure to adjudicate this record attempt. I would like to congratulate Savitribai Phule Pune University, India on creating a new Guinness World Records benchmark and commend them for their effort and dedication.” 

Minister of State Chandrakantada Patil, Member of Parliament from Pune Girish Bapat, vice chancellor of the SPPU Dr. Karbhari Kale, pro-vice chancellor Dr. Sanjeev Sonawane, Registrar Dr. Prafulla Pawar, Organizing Committee Chairman Rajesh Pande, Member Dr. Sanjay Chakne, Prasenjit Fadnavis, Bageshree Manthalkar, Student Development Board Director Dr. Santosh Parchure, National Service Scheme (NSS) Director Dr. Prabhakar Desai, all the members of the Management Council, the members of the senate, the members of various university bodies, principals of many affiliated colleges, and other dignitaries were present on this occasion.
Bhagat Singh Koshyari on the achievement said, “I believe that world record created by the students has showered the nectar in this Diamond Jubilee year of our independence. Inspiration among the youths is a power of that country. Because of these youths, India will lead the world.” 
Rajesh Pandey shared, “SPPU is dedicated to doing something different. In the last three years, the University have achieved world record two times through their students. It is not only a world record but also a National achievement.” 

Girish Bapat, Member of Parliament,  Pune said, “Pune has also stood out by doing something different. SPPU has contributed in all hardships may it be covid, floods or any other academic achievement. SPPU has stood like an idol in all these times. Through the leadership of youngsters, India will gain the strength to lead the world”

Dr. Karbhari Kale, Vice Chancellor, Savitribai Phule Pune University said, “Not only in India, but in the world name of Savitribai Phule Pune University is famous. This historical University has created many records. There will also be a progress in the fields of education, culture, science and technology in future. Youths will be inspired by this world record and it will help in creating stronger nation.”