Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Feb 28: Amar Singh Club, Srinagar, on February 27 held its 5th session on digital addiction.
As per a statement, the session was chaired by Mohammed Ashraf Mir, with notable participants including Mohammad Amin Kathwari, M Afzal Abdullah, Akib Chaya, Sheikh Manzoor, Manzoor Pakhtoon, Babur Chowdhary, Ashfaq Siddique Dug, Dr Tariq Trumboo, Manveet Singh Oberoi, Kaiser Kawoosa, Sheikh Basharat, Dr Raja Muzzafer Bhat, Tahir Peerzada, Kamil Fayaz, Ishfaq Siraj, Fayaz Azad, Sheikh Imran, Farhat Koul and Management Committee members Rauf A Punjabi, MS Sethi, and Parvez Fazili, in attendance.
Nasir Hamid Khan, the Secretary of Amar Singh Club, welcomed the guests and highlighted the previous four sessions focused on understanding the negative effects of digital overuse.
He mentioned how experts like Dr Sushil Razdan, Dr Kaiser Ahmad, Dr Mustaq Margoob, Prof Shakil A Romshoo, Zaffar Shah, and others shared their insights on managing this growing issue.
Khan pointed out that while digital devices affect all age groups, the most concerning impact is on children.
“Many children today struggle with confusion, anger, anxiety, and even depression, with noticeable changes in their brains and values due to excessive screen time,” he said.
Khan emphasized the importance of helping children become resilient and ready to face life’s challenges with confidence.
He stressed the need for adults to lead by example, encouraging personal growth and change in the way families and society function.
He stated that this change would require a collective commitment from everyone.
In a major step towards action, Khan announced the launch of “The Cashmere Recuperation,” a science-based community intervention aimed at protecting children from the harms of digital overuse.
The initiative will include various competitions such as public speaking, painting, chess, physical challenges, and more, for children aged 3 to 25.
The public speaking segment, which is open to all children of Kashmir, allows participants to speak in any language they prefer, including Kashmiri.
A special segment will also be held for neurodivergent children, covering conditions like autism, ADHD, and learning disorders.
The winners of the competitions will receive substantial cash prizes, trophies, certificates, shopping vouchers, and other rewards.
A special prize will also be awarded to the girl winner of the public speaking competition, with her cash award doubling.
Participants expressed their support for “The Cashmere Recuperation” initiative, recognizing the urgency of addressing digital addiction and guiding children toward healthier technology use.
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