Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that border-guarding troops deployed on posts above 9 thousand feet will now be decorated with a new high altitude medal to recognise their services in the tough terrain and adverse climate areas. <br/><br/>Addressing the 55th Raising Day celebrations of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police at Greater Noida Friday, Mr Singh said a policy decision has been taken to honour the valour and commitment to duty of the men and women of these forces. <br/><br/>The Home Minister said, the force personnel who are martyred in combat with terrorists and extremists or anti-social elements, the compensation to them has been increased from 10 lakh rupees to 25 lakh rupees.