Reconnecting with our Source -The Sahyadris, A Dialogue Initiative Exhibition to Schools and Colleges

The Sahyadri Samvada Mobile Exhibition encourages open and inclusive conversations, especially among the youth, during this crucial climate emergency. The exhibition focuses on the magnificent Sahyadri mountain range, representing a microcosm of global environmental challenges integral to our lives. Through art, photography, and research knowledge, the exhibition creates a platform for meaningful conversations to inspire solutions that promote a deeper understanding of the impact of human actions on the environment.

The exhibition aims to empower the younger generation to become catalysts for change, raising awareness about the natural world and amplifying their voices to conserve it. These conversations can expand collective consciousness and inspire collective action.

The exhibition is expected to engage about 25,000 students over 100 days of visits in the academic year 2023-24. It targets the revival and activation of Eco-clubs in government and private schools and colleges that require revival post-COVID. The mobile exhibitions aim to arouse curiosity and encourage creative expression among children. This exercise is expected to consolidate a thought about environmental degradation and inspire individuals to take action.

Furthermore, the exhibition is expected to attract community stakeholders to take the dialogue further and develop actionable solutions to the health of the Sahyadris.

The Sahyadri Samvada Mobile Exhibition was inaugurated on 23rd June 2023 at Smt Indira Gandhi Government First Grade College for Women, Sagara, Shivamogga Distt.

On the 69th Sahyadri Samvada Mobile Exhibition on 28th November 2023, well-known Environmental Scientist and writer Mr Nagesh Hegde interacted with the B.Ed students of S.J.G. College of Education – Anandapuram.

The Sahyadri Samvada mobile exhibit is at various colleges and schools in Shivamogga and Uttara Kannada Districts, with students and teachers interacting with many local resource persons.