Srinagar, Feb. 17 -- Jammu and Kashmir's social and developmental fabric was severely impacted by the political unrest and turmoil that plagued the region for decades. Education was one of the many sectors that suffered, and science education and research in particular were neglected for a long time. Regular disturbances, instability, and insecurity eroded school facilities, restricted access to labs, and diminished chances for postsecondary education in the area. Because of this, many well-educated families moved or sent their children to receive a good education outside of the Union Territory. This exodus slowed the development of a robust scientific culture in Jammu and Kashmir and resulted in a continuous brain drain. Infrastructure d...