Land Port Management System

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The Union Home Minister is going to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi. 

About Land Port Management System

• It is a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to integrate operations across Land Ports into a unified system.

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Features of Land Port Management System

• Real time information:  It enables secure, real-time exchange of logistics and regulatory information, bringing land ports at par with digital systems operational at airports and seaports.
• Inclusion and Coordination: LPMS will facilitate seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including government agencies and private operators,
• Digitization: The system introduces end-to-end digital workflows for cargo and passenger processing, including slot booking, payments, tracking, and single-window clearances.
• Integration with Platforms: 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.
• Significance: It reduces delays and enhances operational efficiency.

Key Facts about 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)

Source: PIB