Srinagar, Aug. 23 -- Ignorance, more than lack of education, causes prejudice, misunderstanding, and social division. Academic and social ignorance limit progress, fuel hatred, and weaken unity. Education, awareness, research, and cross-cultural dialogue can replace prejudice with respect, promote peace, and build a strong, fair society where people live together in harmony. Ignorance Promoting the Prejudice Ignorance is not merely the absence of academic learning but a condition in which individuals lack the intellectual tools to assess information critically and understand differing perspectives. In such an environment, people are more likely to construct their worldview on incomplete, distorted, or false information. This vacuum of acc...