Srinagar, Oct. 3 -- It is common to see a Kashmiri child stooping beneath the weight of a schoolbag.

The straps dig into the tiny shoulders, the books press against the small spines, and the children move slowly, deliberately, as if every step is measured against the load they bear.

What should be a symbol of growth and curiosity has become a burden, both physical and moral.

Beyond the textbooks lies a deeper truth: our schools value scores more than character, exams more than empathy.

Subjects like moral science, social studies, and mental health awareness remain sidelined, leaving gaps that no formula or diagram can fill.Buy vitamins and supplements

The strain shows in posture, fatigue, and the little sighs a child tries to hid...