Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS), a digital platform aimed at modernizing land port operations. The platform, named VINIMAY, is part of the Centre's Smart Border initiative and aims to reduce paperwork, waiting times, and improve coordination among border management agencies.
The LPMS is expected to eliminate nearly 90% of paperwork at land ports and reduce truck waiting times by 40% to 60%. It will also enable real-time information sharing among border guarding forces, regulatory bodies, and other central agencies.
The platform will integrate cargo management, vehicle processing, and inter-agency coordination on one platform, allowing border agencies to access and exchange information in real time. It is expected to create a more secure and modern border management system, helping curb illegal activities while strengthening border security.
India's land ports have seen a significant increase in trade, from ₹5,000 crore in 2014 to ₹83,000 crore at present. The government plans to develop 11 more land ports over the next two to three years, taking the total number to 26.
