Amit Shah to launch LPMS initiative on June 9 to strengthen India's border security
New Delhi, June 8
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's border and internal security have received a new impetus.
In this direction, a significant milestone is on the horizon with the launch of the Land Port Management System (LPMS) by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, on Tuesday in New Delhi.
This initiative underscores the Modi Government's commitment to smart border management, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and security in cross-border trade and passenger movement through technology-driven solutions.
On this occasion, the Union Home Minister will also inaugurate newly developed Stakeholder accommodation facilities at the Dawki (Meghalaya) and Srimantapur (Tripura) Land Ports, further reinforcing infrastructure support for border security personnel and other valuable stakeholders.
The launch of LPMS will be a landmark step in India's journey towards a modern, technology-enabled smart border management system, reflecting the nation's strategic focus on strengthening trade facilitation, connectivity, and national security and Viksit Bharat by 2047.
LPMS is a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to integrate operations across Land Ports into a unified system. It enables secure, real-time exchange of logistics and regulatory information, bringing land ports at par with digital systems operational at airports and seaports.
As a neutral and open platform, LPMS will facilitate seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including government agencies and private operators, thereby reducing delays and enhancing operational efficiency.
The system introduces end-to-end digital workflows for cargo and passenger processing, including slot booking, payments, tracking, and single-window clearances. Fully integrated with key national platforms such as ICEGATE, ULIP, and the motor vehicle ecosystem, LPMS will enable interoperable, efficient, and transparent border management.
The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), a statutory body under the Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, is responsible for developing and managing land ports to facilitate trade, connectivity, and regional cooperation.
Currently, LPAI operates 15 land ports across India's international borders: Attari (Punjab) and Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab) along the India-Pakistan border; Rupaidiha (Uttar Pradesh), Raxaul (Bihar) and Jogbani (Bihar) along the India-Nepal border; Darranga (Assam) along the India-Bhutan border; Petrapole (West Bengal), Dawki (Meghalaya), Sutarkandi, Golakganj and Mankachar (Assam), Agartala, Srimantapur and Sabroom (Tripura) along the India-Bangladesh border; and Moreh (Manipur) along the India-Myanmar border.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The timing of this launch is important. With tensions on multiple borders, having a unified digital system for cargo and passenger movement will make our borders more secure. But we must also ensure the infrastructure at smaller land ports is upgraded, not just the big ones like Petrapole and Attari.
I'm traveling frequently through the Raxaul border (India-Nepal) and I can tell you that the current manual system is a nightmare. If LPMS can even cut down the waiting time by half, it'll be a huge win for everyone. Let's see how this goes. 🤞
Interesting to see India focusing on land ports in a similar way to airports and seaports. That's a smart move. Interoperability with ICEGATE and ULIP should make customs clearance much smoother. The whole "Viksit Bharat by 2047" vision requires secure and efficient borders. I just hope the system doesn't become another bureaucratic tool but actually helps people.
Good initiative but I have one concern - how will the LPMS handle the sensitive borders like the one with Pakistan? Real-time data sharing across borders could be a security risk if not managed carefully. Also, the infrastructure at Dawki and Srimantapur is welcome, but what about the smaller ports like Mankachar? They need attention too.
It's about time land ports got digitized. I've seen how well the system works at Delhi airport and Mumbai port. If they can replicate that at the 15 operational land ports, cross-border trade in the Northeast and along the Bangladesh border will flourish. The "single-window clearance" is key - that's what's bogging
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