Srinagar, March 15 -- Children are the backbone of a country's future, and their health, education, and development decide the vigour and wealth of society. Their development is not just food and shelter; it needs to be holistic where they get education, medical facilities, emotional well-being, and economic security. All children, be they girls or boys or come from socio-economic backgrounds, need an equal chance to bloom. But in most societies, particularly in developing countries, inequalities occur in treating and taking care of the children. Economic limitations may deny families a secure future for their children. Girls, especially, are subjected to extra hardships because of entrenched gender prejudices that favour investment in bo...