In Jammu and Kashmir, Army, apart from safeguarding the borders, is also taking several initiatives for the betterment of the people. As a part of this goodwill initiative, the Indian Army has established 45 Army Goodwill schools in J&K wherein over 14 thousand students are studying at present. <br />'' <br />'' This was stated by Defense Spokesperson Jammu, Lt. Col. Devendra Anand while talking to AIR Jammu correspondent. He said that in these Army Goodwill Schools, children belonging to low-income group families are given admission for pursuing their studies free of cost.<br />'' Col. Anand said that the popularity of Army Goodwill Schools can be measured by the fact that there is a growing demand by the local population for opening more such schools in their respective areas. <br />'' <br />'' Besides imparting quality education, the Goodwill Schools are also providing employment to qualified youth of the State. As on date nearly 1000 teaching and non-teaching staff are employed in various Goodwill schools in Jammu and Kashmir.<br />''  <br />