Srinagar, April 28 -- But today, we must ask ourselves: Are we depending too much on one fragile pillar?

Every time political instability or tension arises, tourism collapses first. Empty hotels, idle taxis, shuttered shops - we have seen it happen too often. Young people who invested heavily in building guesthouses or buying vehicles are left stranded with debt and broken dreams.

We cannot continue living at the mercy of circumstances beyond our control.

This is a sincere call to the youth of Jammu & Kashmir: We must diversify. Our land is rich in agriculture, horticulture, beekeeping, handicrafts, and untapped technology sectors. The world is evolving fast. We need skills that can survive global changes, skills that make us strong in...