Ahmedabad, 11th October 2025: Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully hosting 250 “Seeds of Hope & Action: Making the SDGs a Reality” (SOHA) exhibitions across 20 cities and 250 schools, universities, and organisations, reaching nearly 150,000 people since 2021.
The 250th SOHA exhibition, being held on 10–11 October 2025 at the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum in Ahmedabad, was inaugurated by Dr. Kartikeya Sarabhai, Founder Director of the Centre for Environment Education (CEE). This landmark event underscores BSG’s ongoing mission to promote sustainability and peace through inner transformation.
A Movement Rooted in Compassion and Action
The Seeds of Hope & Action (SOHA) exhibition highlights humanity’s profound interconnection with nature and the urgent need for compassion in addressing global challenges. Featuring 27 panels, the exhibition not only presents a compelling vision for sustainable living but also showcases transformative stories of ordinary individuals who have catalysed extraordinary global change.
At its core lies the message of “Sustainable Human Behaviour (SHB)” — the belief that true sustainability begins with personal transformation and a deep reverence for all forms of life.
Youth at the Heart of Change
Each exhibition is student-driven, led by 15–25 young SDG Ambassadors who guide peers and visitors through the panels, fostering dialogue and community engagement. Inspired by these exhibitions, youth across India have initiated impactful local actions — from organic manure projects in Madhya Pradesh to waste-management drives in Guwahati.
Building on this momentum, BSG has also established 38 SDG Clubs nationwide — vibrant spaces where young people are developing local solutions to global issues such as climate change. These clubs exemplify the SDG spirit: when individuals unite with shared purpose and hope, transformative change becomes possible.
Voices of Inspiration
Mr. Vishesh Gupta, Chairperson of Bharat Soka Gakkai, remarked:
“The 250th SOHA exhibition celebrates a growing movement of individuals choosing hope and action over apathy. When one person embraces Sustainable Human Behaviour, it can inspire countless others to do the same.”
Dr. Jaya Rao, Head – External Relations, Media & Sustainability, BSG, added:
“Each exhibition nurtures a culture of sustainability — reminding us that when we act together as one, we can mitigate climate change and build a positive future for all.”
About Bharat Soka Gakkai
Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the values of peace, culture, education, and sustainability, grounded in respect for the dignity of all life. With over 285,000 members across 600 towns and cities in India, BSG engages in grassroots initiatives to empower individuals and foster happiness and harmony within society.
To contribute toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), BSG launched the “BSG for SDG” initiative in 2021 under the motto: “Towards 2030 – Achieving SDGs through Sustainable Human Behaviour.” Through this initiative, BSG continues to raise awareness about how ordinary people can create an extraordinary culture of sustainability, ensuring that no life is left behind.
Learn more at: https://www.bsgforsdg.org/about-bsg-for-sdg
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