Land Port Management System:
The Union Home Minister is going to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi.
- It 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.
- LPMS will facilitate seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including government agencies and private operators,
- The system introduces end-to-end digital workflows for cargo and passenger processing, including slot booking, payments, tracking, and single-window clearances.
- It is fully integrated with key national platforms such as ICEGATE, ULIP, and the motor vehicle ecosystem.
- LPMS will enable interoperable, efficient, and transparent border management.
- It reduces delays and enhancing operational efficiency.
Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI):
- It is a statutory body under the Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It 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:
- India-Pakistan Border (2): Attari (Punjab) and Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab)
- India–Nepal Border (3): Rupaidiha (Uttar Pradesh), Raxaul (Bihar) and Jogbani (Bihar)
- India–Bhutan Border (1): Darranga (Assam)
- India–Bangladesh Border (8) : Petrapole (West Bengal), Dawki (Meghalaya), Sutarkandi, Golakganj and Mankachar (Assam), Agartala, Srimantapur and Sabroom (Tripura)
- India–Myanmar Border (1): Moreh (Manipur)
