By: Nazia Nabi

Children are often seen as the most vulnerable members of society but they are also the most promising too. As future citizens, innovators, and leaders, their well-being today defines the strength of our communities tomorrow. Recognizing this, India and particularly Jammu and Kashmir has made significant strides in placing child protection at the heart of its legal and social systems.

This shift is rooted in a growing understanding of society as a balanced structure, where every individual plays a role in maintaining stability. According to sociologist Talcott Parsons, the social system thrives when all its parts function in harmony. Children, as the foundation of any society’s future, are now being acknowledged as central to this harmony not passive dependents, but essential pillars.

Over the past decade, Jammu and Kashmir has seen increased attention to the rights and safety of children. Legal mechanisms such as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act have brought structured, child-friendly responses to cases of abuse. These laws don’t just........

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