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NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday will launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS), a state-of-the-art platform that will enable end-to-end digital workflows for cargo processing and passenger movement at all land ports, on par with the systems at airports and seaports, and enable interoperable, efficient and transparent border management.LPMS is being unveiled amid the Narendra Modi govt’s enhanced focus on ‘smart and safe’ borders that harness modern technology and tools for security and efficient border management. It is designed to integrate operations across land ports into a unified system, enabling secure, real-time exchange of logistics and regulatory information. 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.“This initiative underscores the Modi govt’s commitment to smart border management, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and security in cross-border trade and passenger movement through technology-driven solutions,” the ministry of home affairs (MHA) said in a statement on Sunday.On this occasion, Shah 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 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. LPAI operates 15 land ports across India’s international borders.
