Srinagar, Aug. 23 -- Speaking to a hall full of students besides other eminent speakers and school administration, the Chief Minister said boundaries exist everywhere, in geography, politics, laws and borders, sometimes for good reasons, sometimes as restrictions. He noted that people often create self-imposed boundaries shaped by experiences or stereotypes. "These limits may be real or imagined, but every great exploration and advancement of civilization has come from crossing boundaries," he said.

Encouraging students to aim high, he urged them not to let boundaries hold them back. "Set lofty goals. Unless you test your limits, you cannot carve a unique identity for yourself," he said. He advised them to speak up, ask questions and nev...