The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is strengthening its vigil along the 3,488-km India-China Line of Actual Control (LAC) by establishing 10 dedicated all-women border outposts. This strategic expansion is a key aspect of the ITBP’s “forwardisation” policy, which involves relocating border outposts (BOPs) to more advantageous positions closer to the frontier. The force has successfully moved 215 BOPs forward, up from 180, and has been further empowered by the addition of seven new battalions and a sector headquarters. The Director General highlighted that plans are in motion to set up an additional 41 forward bases to enhance regional security and coordination. As part of empowering women in combat, two all-women BOPs will be operationalized in Lukung, Ladakh, and Thangi, Himachal Pradesh, with eight more to follow along the LAC. This initiative aligns with the ITBP’s commitment to modernizing its operations and enhancing troop capabilities. Their training academies have been updated with new skill modules focusing on high-altitude warfare and survival techniques. The ITBP consistently operates in extreme conditions, with its personnel stationed at altitudes between 9,000 and 14,000 feet.
