<span style="color: #222222;">Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has called upon the youth of the country to come forward, become integral part of the Indian Army and serve the nation as well as fellow countrymen. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Addressing the gathering during a function at Ludhiana today, he stressed that collective efforts are required for making India a number one country. Gen Rawat said that India is progressing in every field at a fast pace. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said that Indian culture, heritage and values are priceless and we should all take them forward. He said that our country faces several challenges that can be faced collectively.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">During the function, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Nehru Sidhant Kendra Trust and Indian Army under which 100 annual scholarships would be provided to the wards of those soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of our nation.</span>