SRINAGAR, June 10 -- "All houses are dark until the mother wakes up," wrote Khalil Gibran - a sentiment that resonates deeply with a pioneering proposal put forth by some of Kashmir's eminent women under the banner of the "Motherhood" collective. Sparked by a conversation on digital addiction during the 'Common Interest Conversations' programme at the Amar Singh Club, Srinagar, this initiative is rooted in the belief that women - nature's primary caregivers - possess the emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience to lead Kashmir toward holistic recovery and renewal.

The proposal, though inspired by emotion, is scientifically designed. It aims not only to address a host of urgent societal challenges but also to create a nurturing spa...