The government is looking at a proposal for 50 temperature-controlled posts along the India-China border for ITBP jawans, who now guard the Himalayan heights in sub-zero temperatures, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Tuesday.

Addressing the jawans on the foundation day of the force, the Minister announced a slew of measures to boost the capabilities of the force. These included the construction of 25 border roads in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

There are 176 posts along the India-China border, from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh.

The ITBP showcased its maiden mechanised column of power vehicles and machines, along with its agile Para commandos.