Troop Comforts Ltd (TCL), a defence PSU, has received a request for proposal (RFP) for its indigenous military gear, while its products are being tried out by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army. TCL is developing mountaineering boots, crampons, sleeping bags, and clothing items for personnel stationed in difficult terrains. The company aims to reduce dependence on foreign technology and save foreign exchange by manufacturing high-quality defence gear domestically.