Soldiers in Ladakh to get high-end border outposts
Aiming to improve working conditions for soldiers in Ladakh where temperatures can drop to -45°C, the Centre has started installing first of the 50 state-of-the-art border outposts for ITBP jawans. The eco-friendly BoP being constructed at 15,000 feet, maintains inside temperature at 20-22°C, includes central heating, solar panel-covered roof, toilets with running hot water among other facilities.