Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff interacted with the students on National Integration Tour from Pattan, Jammu and Kashmir on 23 August 18. The tour comprised of 20 boys students aged from 18 to 23 years and one teacher. The COAS shared his experiences while serving in these areas with the students and motivated them to work hard and contribute actively in the Nation Building process. He also exhorted them to join the Indian Armed Forces and serve the cause of the Nation.These National Integration Tours are educational and motivational visits to various places of the country aimed to provide an insight into the rich heritage of the country as well as various developmental and industry initiatives that are underway. Such initiatives will expose youth to various career options and enable them to interact with renowned personalities.