Home Minister Amit Shah to launch Land Port Management System on June 9
New Delhi, June 7
In a move to improve border and internal security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch a Land Port Management System on June 9, an official said on Sunday.
"The 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," the official said in a statement.
This initiative underscores the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government's commitment to smart border management, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and security in cross-border trade and passenger movement through technology-driven solutions, an official statement said.
On this occasion, the Union Home Minister will also inaugurate the 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 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'.
"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," it added.
"The system introduces end-to-end digital workflows for cargo and passenger processing, including slot booking, payments, tracking, and single-window clearances," it said.
Fully integrated with key national platforms such as Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange Gateway (ICEGATE), Unit Linked Insurance Plan (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 Ministry of Home Affairs' Department of Border Management, is responsible for developing and managing land ports to facilitate trade, connectivity, and regional cooperation," the statement said.
At present, the 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.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative but I hope they don't forget about smaller ports like Mankachar and Golakganj. These places have been neglected for years despite being crucial for local economies. Let's see the ground reality first.
Impressive digital push. Single-window clearances and real-time tracking will definitely cut down bureaucratic red tape. But I'm curious about cybersecurity measures given the sensitive border data involved.
As someone who works in logistics near Raxaul, this is a game-changer. Currently we rely on paper files and whatsapp to coordinate shipments. A unified system will save crores in delays. Kudos to the team behind this. 👏
Smart border management is long overdue for India. With Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar as neighbors, seamless coordination is critical for both trade and security. Hope this system actually delivers on its promises.
Finally some attention to our northeastern borders! Dawki and Srimantapur accommodation facilities are much needed for BSF personnel. Always good to see infrastructure development in areas that typically get ignored by Delhi.
While I appreciate the digital push, let's hope the system isn't just another IT project that works only
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