The 61st ‘Seeds of Hope & Action (SOHA): Making the SDGs a Reality’ (SOHA) was held on 13th July 2023 at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, New Delhi. Nearly 350 students and teachers viewed the exhibition.

Since 2021, BSG has been conducting the SOHA exhibition in educational institutions with the purpose of raising awareness about the concept of sustainability. Through the exhibition, one can learn about how one single individual adopting “Sustainable Human Behaviour” (SHB) can bring about a change in their environment, and thereby achieve sustainability. One can truly see how making small but significant changes in one’s daily life (such as being considerate of one’s neighbours, being mindful of water consumption, and energy consumption, etc. overcoming one’s own prejudices and biases, etc.) can result in a change at the larger global level.

The exhibition is divided into 5 sections namely – Inspire, Learn, Reflect, Empower, Act & Lead. Comprising 25 panels, the exhibition takes one through a journey of sustainability. The exhibition also emphasizes the interconnectedness between all lives, and how one can overcome feelings of apathy and powerlessness.

The exhibition was formally inaugurated by Ms. Anuradha Joshi, the Principal. She appreciated the initiative of BSG in organizing the exhibition and the commitment of the students toward sustainability.

The students of the school from Class VIII & IX, presented the exhibition panels in their unique ways, and their presentation was well received by the viewers. They also shared about their own activities in their daily lives through which they are contributing to sustainability.

A few pictures are provided here.

On 03 June 2023, the Gandhi Ashram School in Kalimpong hosted the Seeds of Hope & Action (SOHA) Exhibition organized by BSG. This was the 55th exhibition organized by BSG since the beginning of 2021.

BSG seeks to conduct the SOHA exhibition with a vision to advance ‘Sustainable Human Behaviour’ (SHB) among the students of schools and colleges, who will in turn lead the way in taking steady and consistent action to create a more sustainable world. SHB is essentially an inner transformation in the depths of one’s life – bringing mindfulness and consideration towards others who are at the forefront – be it other humans, animals, birds, environment, laws, institutions, etc.

The exhibition coincided with the school’s annual interdisciplinary project titled ‘Our Common Home, Our Shared Future’. The program commenced with a Dance Musical by the School’s Chorus & Orchestra, showcasing the musical talents of the school. This was followed by an introduction of the exhibition which spoke about the interconnectedness of life, and the need to preserve the nature by achieving the SDGs through SHB.

More than 1000 parents, teachers, students and BSG members viewed the exhibition.

Students who explained the exhibition panels, passionately shared about the “Power of One”. They also enthusiastically got involved in every aspect of the exhibition, starting from setting up the exhibition panels themselves, welcoming viewers to the exhibition right till the completion of the exhibition. They also shared about how they were impacted by the theme of the exhibition.

Viewers shared about why it is imperative to achieve sustainability, referring to the rising temperatures in Kalimpong. They also expressed their desire to conduct this exhibition along with BSG in various other schools in and around Kalimpong.

Glimpses of the exhibition can be seen here.

On the 12th & 13th of May 2023, the Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) held another Seeds of Hope and Action (SOHA) Exhibition at the St. Joseph’s School, North Point, Darjeeling. This was the 54th SOHA exhibition organized since 2021. The event attracted over 300 students, parents & teachers. Visitors from nearby schools, colleges and social organizations, also attended the exhibition, intrigued about the concept of sustainable human behaviour (SHB) as a way of life.

The exhibition kicked off with a screening of the “BSG for SDG” film. The film showcased the importance of SDGs and how sustainability is the need of the hour. This inauguration ceremony left the audience to think and reflect about their actions.

The exhibition itself was delightful, with 25 panels describing the “Power of One” and showcasing various actions taken by individuals towards achieving the SDGs. The students of the school very enthusiastically presented the exhibition panels.

All the visitors appreciated the students for their efforts, and BSG for this initiative to organize the exhibition.

A few pictures are provided here.

On 06 May 2023, BSG conducted the 53rd Seeds of Hope & Action (SOHA) exhibition, this time at the Hansraj Model School in Punjabi Bagh, Delhi. The exhibition was conducted along with the annual Parent-Teacher’s meeting of the school. More than 300 parents, teachers & students viewed the exhibition.

The purpose of the exhibition was to raise awareness about the concept of sustainability and how one single individual can take action to bring about a change in their environment. The exhibition underscores the fact that it all boils down to one single individual taking consistent action that will create a better, and more sustainable world, by adopting ‘Sustainable Human Behaviour’ (SHB) in their lives. Divided into 5 sections (Inspire; Learn; Reflect; Empower; Act and Lead), the exhibition emphasizes about the interconnectedness between all lives, and how sustainable living can lead to the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The panels were presented by the students of the school studying in Grades VI to VIII. The students passionately explained about the ‘Power of One’, and the way in which it can help in achieving the SDGs. They also shared various examples and ways in which one must contribute to create a more sustainable world. The students spoke about the concepts of climate justice, powerlessness and the need to bring a change in our hearts.

Parents & teachers alike appreciated the efforts of the students in presenting the panels. The Principal, Ms. Heemal H Bhat, appreciated BSG for the initiative of organizing the exhibition, and in particular the fabric based exhibition panels which were on display. She also expressed hope for more such collaborations with BSG.

A few pictures are provided here.

The ‘Seeds of Hope & Action (SOHA): Making the SDGs a Reality’ – a sustainability focused exhibition was organised by BSG at the Vignana Jyothi Public School, Hyderabad, on 21 April 2023. This was the 50th exhibition organized by BSG since the beginning of 2021.

The 25-panel SOHA exhibition underscores about how one single individual adopting “Sustainable Human Behaviour” (SHB) can take action to create great positive change in the environment. The exhibition also showcases examples of individuals across the world who have successfully taken courageous action to create change.

The exhibition was attended by more than 300 parents & teachers of the school. The panels were explained by the students of the SDG Club of the School (set up by BSG in the school). The students shared about the panels very enthusiastically, showcasing their passion & understanding for sustainability. They also showed a keenness to continue learning about sustainability.

The faculty of the school were very appreciative of BSG’s efforts in organizing the exhibition, and expressed happiness that the students got great exposure and learning by participating in the exhibition.

The students shared their determination to take the SDG club activities forward and actively contribute towards achieving a more sustainable world.

Viewers felt encouraged by this concept of ‘Power of One’ and resolved to lead more sustainable lives.

One of the viewers shared “Start right now to save nature for better future.”

Another viewer shared “We all should become united and save our environment.”

A glimpse of the exhibition can be seen in the pictures here.

The 49th Seeds of Hope and Action (SOHA) Exhibition was organized by Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) at the KG Reddy College on 13 April 2023. Students and faculty members visited the exhibition.

Since 2021, BSG has been conducting these sustainability exhibitions with the intent to share the importance of ‘Sustainable Human Behaviour’ (SHB). SHB refers to inner transformation by an individual to genuinely care for and think of others’ well-being in accord with the spirit of respecting the dignity of each life. When SHB is adopted as a way of life, it will lead to the creation of a sustainable new age.

The exhibition commenced with an introduction of BSG followed by a screening of the “BSG for SDG” film. This film showcased the importance of SDGs and why sustainability is the need of the hour.

This was followed by a viewing of the exhibition. The students of the college explained the 25 panels, which talked about the “Power of One” and described various actions taken by individuals towards achieving the SDGs.

All faculty members deeply appreciated the BSG initiative. Students also felt empowered by the panels which depicted about how one can overcome powerlessness to create great change. They expressed their desire to actively contribute towards the SDGs.

Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) conducted its 47^th Seeds of Hope & Action (SOHA) exhibition at the Manav Rachna University, Faridabad on 11 April 2023.

Students of the university along with volunteers from BSG took centre stage in passionately explaining the 25 panels of the exhibition. Through the exhibition, they explained on how one person, through the formula of ‘Inspire, Learn, Reflect, Empower, Act & Lead’ can bring about a great change in the community and thereby positively transform the entire society and the world. This sustainability exhibition also speaks about the need to achieve sustainability through individual actions.

The exhibition drew in over 500 visitors from the college and surrounding institutions, all eager to learn and contribute to a better world. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees stating that the exhibition was a timely reminder of the urgent need for action towards sustainability. A step towards a greener future, one exhibition at a time!

Some glimpse of the exhibition can be seen here.

“There are multiple ways in which we can do better in this world, and we can do the smallest of things to better our future.”

On 31 March 2023, the Vidyashilp Academy in Bengaluru took a small, but vital step towards sustainability by conducting the Seeds of Hope and Action (SOHA) Exhibition in collaboration with Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG).

The exhibition aims to talk about the importance of “Power of One” to achieve sustainability. The exhibition underscores the fact that it all boils down to one single individual taking consistent action that will create a better, and more sustainable world. While government, corporations and policy-making bodies have their own role to play, sustainability can only be achieved if each individual play their own role, by adopting ‘Sustainable Human Behaviour’ (SHB) in their lives. SHB is essentially an inner transformation in the depths of one’s life – bringing mindfulness and consideration towards others who are at the forefront – be it other humans, animals, birds, environment, laws, institutions, etc.

The exhibition coincided with the school’s annual parent-teachers meeting. More than 100 parents, teachers and students viewed the exhibition.

Students who explained the exhibition panels shared about how they were impacted by the theme of the exhibition, and how SDGs and sustainability are the need of the hour, especially towards combatting the present global crisis.

One of the students shared “The exhibition had a very positive impact on me. Basically, I got to learn about different SDGs, how different people are implementing them. I loved the part where it talks about people taking action. Because people taking action is something that will help give a real life example to other people, and enable them to learn about what they can and cannot do, and how they can help the world at large through their actions.”

Another student shared “Small initiatives have a big impact. There is no difference between a big initiative and a small initiative.”

Yet another student shared “Everything that we do to help our environment will in some way or the other benefit us. And if we all understand that and we all work towards a common goal, it is extremely easy to save our planet.”

One of the parents shared that his major takeaway was to use no plastic bottles. He also shared that even if plastic bottles are used, he will crush them before disposal, and these are little actions that one can take for the environment.

Another parent shared about actions being taken at her home, such as not using single-use plastics, carrying their own cloth bags, using bamboo toothbrushes, replacing plastic items with more sustainable products etc. She also shared that based on the learnings from the exhibition, she will help her son lead a more sustainable life from a young age itself.

Students also shared some of the actions that they will take up going forward such as- not using fast fashion, turning off lights, not using unnecessary paper, making responsible and conscious choices personally, talking to more people about sustainability and changing their own selfishness and greed.

On the 29th of March 2023, the Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) held their 46th Seeds of Hope and Action (SOHA) Exhibition at the VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Arts & Science. The event attracted over 250 students and faculty members who were eager to learn about the significance of sustainable human behaviour (SHB) and to adopt it as a way of life.

The exhibition kicked off with Director Dr. Vijay Prasad delivering a powerful speech about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the dire need for sustainability in today’s world. The audience was spellbound as he passionately spoke about the importance of SHB and how it could pave the way for a sustainable future.

Following his address, a screening of the “BSG for SDG” film took place. The film showcased the importance of SDGs and how sustainability is the need of the hour. The audience was thoroughly impressed and inspired to take action towards sustainability.

The exhibition itself was a visual treat, with 25 panels describing the “Power of One” and showcasing various actions taken by individuals towards achieving the SDGs. The students at the institute were instrumental in explaining the panels to the visitors and their enthusiasm was contagious.

The Director, Principal and all faculty members were highly appreciative of the BSG initiative. The exhibition left a lasting impact on the visitors, who felt empowered to contribute towards the SDGs.

The ‘BSG for SDG’ Mobile App was also a highlight of the exhibition. Viewers were impressed with its functionality, and several downloaded the App, pledging to use it to take more sustainable actions in their daily lives.

Furthermore, one student shared about how he is working on making cheaper fuel out of plastics through the process of pyrolysis, and many others expressing their determination to continue practicing sustainability and take the cause further. All in all, the SOHA Exhibition successfully educated and inspired attendees to adopt sustainable practices and take action towards a more sustainable future. The event was a testament to the fact that a small change can make a significant impact in creating a better and more sustainable future.

BSG conducted a SOHA Exhibition at the Delhi Commerce of Arts & Commerce, New Delhi. The exhibition was conducted in collaboration with the Friday School of Economics & IQAC of the College, spanning two days across 09 & 10 February 2023. More than 500 students and faculty of the college attended the exhibition.

The SOHA exhibition is a humble effort by BSG to stimulate reflection, discussion, and ideas from youth on how to achieve the SDGs by 2030 and creating a world where ‘no one is left behind’. The primary goal of BSG in hosting these exhibitions is to impart the message of “Sustainable Human Behaviour” (SHB), which refers to a personal transformation towards living sustainably, with respect for all life at the forefront.

The exhibition was commenced with an introductory session in which the concept of the exhibition was introduced, followed by a viewing of the ‘BSG for SDG’ film.

The students from the college then explained the panels of the exhibition across both the days and were appreciated by fellow students and teachers alike. Viewers also shared about how informative and inspirational the exhibition had been. Some of the feedback shared are listed below:

“The panels cover many different aspects of climate justice and bring to the front the way humans have impacted the environment. Without social justice, there cannot be climate justice!”

“Wonderful Effort! Thought provoking panels. Makes us really think about ‘the Power of One’.”

“Quite an impressive presentation! Programmes like this must be organized quite often to raise awareness.”

The Seeds of Hope and Action (SOHA) Exhibition was organized by Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) at VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology in tandem with their annual convergence fest. It was spread over two days and about 400 students and faculty members visited the exhibition.

The exhibition was inaugurated by the management members of Vignana Jyothi – Vice President, Dr. Kode Durga Prasad, Joint secretary – Ch. Achyuta Rama Prasad and CEO, Jillela Satya Sai Kumar. It commenced with an introduction of BSG, followed by the screening of a small film namely “BSG for SDG”, which showcased the importance of SDGs and that sustainability is the need of the hour.

The key focus of BSG in holding these exhibitions across various institutions is to impart the message of ‘Sustainable Human Behaviour’ (SHB). SHB refers to an inner transformation in the depth of everyone, which encourages a person to live sustainably. It is a transformation in people’s lifestyle, which has respect for all life at its heart. Exhibition plays a crucial role in conveying the message of how urgent it is to contribute to the SDGs, and how each individual can contribute to sustainability.

The Director, Principal, CEO and the Student Progression Dean were appreciative about the BSG initiative. The CEO also asked the students to take this further and practice the SDGs in daily life. He also suggested to the students to start start-ups which are in accordance with the SDG goals.

Students showed keen interest and were also amazed by certain panels depicting the actions of ordinary people changing the world, thus bringing out the ” Power of one”. Few students shared brilliant actionable ideas and pledged to take the cause of sustainability further and practice them consistently.

Below is a glimpse of the feedback shared:

“SDGs are an effective way to start the conversation about our planet and all the things we do daily that are intertwined with the earth, and nature. We need to take effective measures against the industries which pollute our planet. The future is in our hands, and it is our responsibility to take care of it. We should preserve our planet & the nature in it for our future generations. We should try to be the part of solution.”

“A process of change can start with one person. I think that is true. Only an individual can make a change for every action.”

“The start comes within you.”

“Being a youth, sustainability is in our hand.”

“On coming to know about many people like Sajid Iqbal and Wangaari Mathai and Mariam Shaar, we’ve learnt how we can bring change. Though it is small, yet it is significant. An ocean is made by small water droplets. Similarly we will try to do our part towards a sustainable world.”

“A wonderful collection of displays that will give us chance to look back at our original selves as human beings.”

Bharat Soka Gakkai and PSN College of Engineering & Technology joined forces for a two-day exhibition extravaganza on January 24th and 25th 2023. The opening ceremony was a grand affair with the exhibition being unveiled to a crowd of eager students and faculty.

Student ambassadors took centre stage as they passionately showcased the various panels, overcoming language barriers and showcasing their commitment to a more sustainable world. Their messages were brought to life through vibrant rangolis, each representing one of the Sustainable Development Goals along with a desire to protect the earth.

Dr. Amirdha Sher Gill, Dean of the College, praised BSG for their efforts and looked forward to a long-lasting partnership to promote sustainability initiatives at the college.

The exhibition drew in over 500 visitors from the college and surrounding institutions, all eager to learn and contribute to a better world. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees stating that the exhibition was a timely reminder of the urgent need for action towards sustainability. A step towards a greener future, one exhibition at a time!

Bharat Soka Gakkai recently organized a two-day exhibition titled “Seeds of Hope & Action Exhibition: Making the SDGs a Reality” (SOHA) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.

The exhibition, which took place on January 19th and 20th, 2023, used the “Learn, Reflect, Empower, Act & Lead” formula outlined in Daisaku Ikeda’s proposals on education for sustainable development. The exhibition aimed to inspire viewers to take action and make positive changes in their own lives.

The exhibition was opened with a session where the exhibition was introduced by various speakers, including Dr. Rama Chaudhary, Dean-Research, Mr. Vishesh Gupta, BSG Chairperson, Dr. M. Srinivas, Director-AIIMS, Dr. Subrata Sinha, Dean-Academics, and Ms. Jaya Rao, Head – Media, PR & Sustainability, BSG.

In her welcome address, Dr. Rama Chaudhary, Dean of Research at AIIMS, emphasized the importance of ensuring access to education and healthcare for all, and highlighted how these two areas are closely connected. She also stated that AIIMS is well-positioned to take a leadership role in achieving these goals by providing education and training to future medical professionals.

Mr. Vishesh Gupta, the Chairperson of Bharat Soka Gakkai, emphasized the significance of adopting “Sustainable Human Behaviour” as a way of life. He acknowledged the various environmental challenges facing society and encouraged individuals to consider the actions they can take to improve their local communities. He also emphasized the power that each individual holds to effect positive change in society, and urged everyone to learn, reflect, and take action to make a difference.

Dr. M. Srinivas, the Director of AIIMS, announced that the organization is committed to implementing sustainable practices and taking a leadership role in achieving the SDGs within the medical community. He specifically mentioned SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 5 (Gender equality), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for Goals), and discussed how AIIMS plans to work towards achieving these goals. He also commended the efforts of Bharat Soka Gakkai in empowering individuals to contribute to sustainability and expressed hope for a successful partnership between AIIMS and BSG in this endeavour.

Dr. Subrata Sinha, Dean of Academics, cited Mahatma Gandhi’s statement “there is enough in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed” and highlighted the importance of overcoming selfishness in order to create a better future.

Ms. Jaya Rao, Head of External Relations, Media and Sustainability at Bharat Soka Gakkai, gave a vote of thanks. She expressed her appreciation to AIIMS for their full support and assistance in organizing the exhibition. She also stated that medical care is a sacred endeavour that is rooted in compassion and thanked all the dedicated medical and healthcare professionals for their hard work.

The exhibition was then made available for viewing. Volunteers from Bharat Soka Gakkai provided explanations for the various exhibition panels. Over 400 people, including doctors and medical students from AIIMS, visited the exhibition over the course of the two days. Attendees reported feeling happy and empowered as a result of the exhibition. Many also shared that they learned new information and felt determined to contribute to sustainability in their own way. Attendees were also encouraged by the idea that a single individual can initiate significant change.

BSG conducted the SOHA exhibition in the Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Nand Nagri for the students of its Multi Sectoral Development Program (MSDP).

The SOHA exhibition stresses our interconnectedness with the rest of the community of life and the need to broaden our sphere of compassion. It uses the formula of ‘Inspire, Learn, Reflect, Empower, Act & Lead ’ and encourages viewers to overcome feelings of powerlessness. The exhibition highlights the fact that one single individual can initiate positive change.

The exhibition panels were explained by the MSDP students of the institute, who strove to overcome their language limitations to passionately explain the panels. They felt empowered and resolved to lead through their own example, and initiate change. They also shared about how they learnt many aspects about the environment and nature. They collectively decided to take one small action of seeding a plant and nurturing it till it grows fully.

The Principal of the Institute, Ms. Kalpana Goyal, thanked BSG for the initiative to spread awareness in the institute, and the students for presenting the panels. She shared that the exhibition highlighted major concerns about the earth, and that it is important for each one of us to take steps ahead to create a healthy environment not only for ourselves but also for the future generations.

The exhibition was viewed by more than 300 students & teachers from the institute, who felt inspired to overcome powerlessness and take action in their lives. The viewers also shared that the exhibition was very useful, informative, and important for the present times.

A two-day SOHA exhibition was organized by BSG in Vivekananda College (Delhi University), Shahdara on 12th & 13th January 2023. The Exhibition coincided with the Cultural Fest of the College. The Exhibition was attended by more than 500 students & teachers from the Vivekananda College and other colleges from the Delhi University.

The 25-panel SOHA exhibition is driven by the concept of ‘The Power of One’ & how one single individual can take action to create great change in the environment, to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also showcases examples of individuals across the world who have successfully taken courageous action to create change.

The panels were explained by the students from the social outreach committee of the college, who related and connected to the theme of the exhibition. These students resolved to further drive the SDG initiatives starting from the college, and gradually making the world a better place.

The Principal of the College, Ms. Hina Nandrajog, expressed her delight and thanked BSG for conducting the exhibition. She shared about the need to take constructive action on a day-to-day basis, and why every individual starting from students, should contribute towards achieving the SDGs.

Viewers felt encouraged by this concept of ‘Power of One’ and resolved to lead more sustainable lives. One of the visitors felt a great resonance in the theme of the exhibition and shared that it is imperative to achieve the SDGs through day-to-day actions.

BSG, in collaboration with the Soka Ikeda College for Women, Chennai (SICW), conducted the first SOHA exhibition for 2023. The exhibition was held offline over a period of two days on 02nd and 03rd January 2023 and was viewed by more than 1500 students & teachers from SICW and different schools and colleges in Chennai.

The 25-panel SOHA exhibition introduces a positive vision for sustainable living that can contribute to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also showcases examples of six individuals across the world who have successfully taken action and have proved that a single individual can initiate positive change. The exhibition raises awareness on climate change, the SDGs and the role of youth.

The exhibition was inaugurated on 02nd January 2023 with an introductory session following which it was opened for viewing. The exhibition panels were explained by students from SICW and the Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary School, in their own unique ways. The students also shared their own ideas to build a more sustainable world, and resolved to be that one individual who will lead through their own example.

The Principal of SICW, Dr. Meera Murugesan, appreciated BSG for the initiative. She also appreciated the efforts of the students who presented the panels.

The exhibition was well received by the viewers, who shared that the exhibition was very useful & informative. Many viewers shared that they learnt many new aspects through the exhibition. Below is a glimpse of some of the feedback shared:

“It is very useful for me to realize how it is important for one person to come up.”

“One of the takeaways for me was that desertification in nature is the desertification of spirit! I’d like to expand compassion to all lives as much as possible.”

“This exhibition helps us to know about many things and what we can do!”

BSG conducted the Seeds of Hope and Action Exhibition: Making the SDGs a Reality (SOHA) on Wednesday, 14th December 2022 in collaboration with the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Sciences (VIPS) – TC, School of Engineering and Technology. The exhibition encourages viewers to overcome feelings of powerlessness and highlights the fact that one single individual can initiate a positive change.

The exhibition commenced with a brief session in which the SOHA exhibition was introduced. This was followed by an interactive session with the students where there was discussion about the concept of ‘Sustainable Human Behaviour’, the importance of taking action at an individual level, and the power of one. Students came up with ideas to adopt sustainable practices in their own lives and within the campus, such as taking smaller portions of food to avoid wastage. Each student resolved to be that one individual who will overcome feelings of helplessness, lead through their own example, and initiate great change in their communities, starting from the college.

The offline exhibition was later opened for over 700 students & teachers of the college. The exhibition panels were explained by selected students in their own creative ways.

Vice Chairman of the college, Mr. Vineet Vats appreciated BSG for the initiative, especially the concept of ‘Sustainable Human Behaviour’, the overall format of the exhibition and the ‘BSG for SDG’ Mobile App. He also appreciated the efforts of the students who explained the exhibition panels. Director-General, Mr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma, lauded the exhibition’s message of one single individual taking the lead to initiate great change.

Director, B. Tech Programmes, Ms. Goldie Gabrani, thanked BSG for organizing the exhibition. She expressed hope that the exhibition will be a first step for the college to take action towards building a more sustainable community.

The exhibition was well received by the viewers, who shared that the exhibition was very informative, and expressed their determination to lead more sustainable lives.

BSG conducted the Seeds of Hope & Action: Making the SDGs a Reality exhibition over a period of two days on 18th & 19th November 2022 at Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood, Faridabad. The exhibition introduces a positive vision for sustainable living that can contribute to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also includes panels portraying six individuals of various nationalities who have successfully taken positive action for change.

The exhibition was held offline and was inaugurated on 18th November 2022 with a session, which introduced the SOHA exhibition and the “BSG for SDG” Initiative. Representing BSG, All-India YWD Chief Ms Shruti Nangia engaged with the students from Class VI, sharing practical tips & simple day to day actions on “Sustainable Human Behaviour”.

The exhibition was then opened for viewing. Students from Classes IX & X of the school presented the panels.

Day 1 of the Exhibition witnessed students of the higher grades from the School & other nearby schools attending the exhibition. Day 2 of the Exhibition coincided with a Theme Assembly on “Namami Gangey” presented by students of Classes IV & V of the School & other Manav Rachna Schools. This was followed by a viewing of the exhibition by nearly 50 students & 400 parents. The exhibition was very well received across both the days by the teachers, students, and parents.

The Principal of the School Dr. Suchitra Bhattacharya expressed her appreciation to BSG for organizing the exhibition, and its activities in the field of sustainability through empowering one single individual. Vice-Principal of the School Ms. Surbhi Joshi also thanked BSG, sharing that she felt inspired by the concept of the exhibition.

BSG organized the Seeds of Hope and Action Exhibition (SOHA) on Friday, 18th November 2022 in DY Patil Deemed To Be University, School of Hospitality & Tourism Studies (SHTS), Navi Mumbai.

The exhibition seeks to raise awareness about sustainability and how one single individual can create great change in their environment.

The exhibition was held offline and commenced with a session, which introduced the SOHA exhibition, the “BSG for SDG” Initiative & featured discussions on sustainability. Ms. Rajlakshmi V Patil, Founder DY Patil Climate Action Lab (D-Cal), shared a video message, commending the efforts to organize the SOHA exhibition.

Dr. Subhajit Mukherjee (Founder of Mission Green Mumbai) & Ms. Pratiksha More (Founder of Sustainability 101) were the guest speakers in the session. Dr. Subhajit spoke about his work in water conservation & rain-water harvesting. He shared the importance of taking action to achieve the SDGs in our own capacities, and not be passive. Ms. Pratiksha urged the audience to be more conscious in their actions, and the need to recycle, repair and reuse items.

The exhibition was then opened for viewing, with the students of the college presenting the exhibition panels. Dr. Subhajit & Ms. Pratiksha both expressed their appreciation about the concept of the SOHA exhibition, especially the way in which the SDGs had been collated in each of the 25 exhibition panels. They also expressed delight for the “BSG for SDG” App.

The exhibition was well received by the viewers comprising of more than 100 students of the college, along with faculty members. They expressed their determination to lead more sustainable lives through small daily actions.

Vice Principal of the College Ms. Arti Pednekar also thanked BSG for setting up the exhibition. She expressed hope that the exhibition will open a new way forward in hospitality institutes, starting from the College.