New Delhi: IAfter decades of braving some of the harshest conditions on Earth, Indian jawans posted along the India-China Line of Actual Control (LAC) from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh will soon be stationed in modern, climate-resilient border outposts (BOPs). These upgraded facilities are being designed to withstand extreme winters, where temperatures can plummet to -45°C at altitudes reaching nearly 19,000 feet.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) plans to appoint a consultant to design high-altitude, extreme-climate BOPs, with an allocation of ₹1.25 crore for the project. The aim is to provide comfortable living conditions in remote, inhospitable terrain while enhancing operational effectiveness, rapid deployment capability, and overall troop welfare.
The new BOPs will feature integrated Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems, along with renewable energy solutions such as solar and wind power to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Inaccessible locations — often between 9,000 and 18,800 feet above sea level — present unique challenges, including water freezing, heavy snowfall, and seismic activity.
The design plan includes modern construction methods tailored for rapid assembly and easy transport to remote areas. Sub-ground bunkers and utility spaces will provide natural insulation and stability against snow loads and earthquakes.
ITBP operates both company-level and platoon-level BOPs, housing 128 and 40 personnel respectively. Many of these posts are still without road connectivity, with manpower and supplies transported by foot.
This development comes amid ongoing efforts to bolster India’s border infrastructure following heightened tensions in recent years.
