Srinagar, Oct. 19 -- The true measure of a nation's progress lies not merely in its economic growth, industrial expansion, technological advancement or rising per capita income. It lies in the security, dignity and opportunities it provides to its most vulnerable citizens. A nation cannot claim to have achieved inclusive development if workers remain anxious about their future, elderly people struggle to meet basic needs, and a single medical emergency pushes a poor family into debt. Social security is the foundation of humane development. It is not simply a collection of government welfare schemes or financial assistance programmes. It is an essential guarantee of human dignity, economic stability and social justice. By protecting people...