BAREILLY: Maleeha Faruq from Kashmir, who aspires to become a doctor, is unable to contain her happiness.
For, she is among 29 kids to make it to Army Public School (APS), Pithoragarh, under Operation Sadbhavana, also called Operation Goodwill, an initiative undertaken by the Army in Jammu & Kashmir.
On Wednesday, the kids, including three girls, from different parts of the Valley, arrived at the Uttar Bharat Area headquarters of the Army in Bareilly for their induction ceremony.
As many as 29 students will be admitted to Army Public School under the initiative.
Students, aged 14 and 15, were welcomed by Lt General SS Mahal,VSM GOC Uttar Bharat Area, and students of APS, Bareilly.
Addressing mediapersons, a senior Army officer said, “The students, who have been selected by the Rashtriya Rifles, will be imparted quality education at Army Public School, Pithoragarh, also known as General BC Joshi Army Public School, named after the legendary, General Bipin Chandra Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, who laid its foundation in 1993. The school is ranked among the top co-ed schools in India by Education World India School Ranking 2020-21 and has best boarding facilities for both boys and girls.”
He said, “The students were selected on merit and those from weaker sections were also given preference.”
On being asked as to who will fund their education, Army officers said the expenses will be borne by the Army and Government of India.
