BRIEF HISTORY OF GOPI SING RATHORE

ARMY GOODWILL SCHOOL, BANDIPORA

“From Darkness to Light

From Bad to Good

From Ignorance to Enlightenment”.

To further the cause of education, Indian Army under Project Sadhbhavana established Army Goodwill Schools. Maj Gopi Singh Rathore, Army Goodwill School was established in the land of Alim, Aadab and Aab on 12 Apr 2004 at Kharpora under the aegis of 14 RR (GARH RIF).

The school saw humble beginnings and was imparting education till First standard only. With a holistic aim to provide good quality education to the children of Bandipora at affordable rates, over the years, the school saw exponential progress. Also, the passion & dedication of the school staff, who worked tirelessly beating the odds helped in the popularity amongst the masses, due to which the admissions became oversubscribed as numerous locals expressed a desire to send their wards for all round development.

The school shifted to its present location at Aitmul in the year 2014 and has been functioning ever since. In the year 2017 the school was recognised by Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education. Presently the school is one of the premier education institutions of Bandipora district and commands great respect, simultaneously imparting education and development of young bright minds of the district.