Amit Shah Unveils Land Port Management System to Enhance India's Border Operations
Amit Shah launches LPMS to modernise India's land ports operations
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Land Port Management System, aimed at modernizing India's land ports for improved trade and security. The system will streamline operations, enhance coordination among agencies, and contribute to a significant increase in trade volume.
- 01The Land Port Management System (LPMS) aims to transform land ports into efficient trade and security hubs.
- 02Trade through land ports has surged from ₹5,000 crore to ₹83,000 crore since 2014, marking a sixteenfold increase.
- 03The LPMS eliminates 90% of paperwork and reduces processing time by 40-60%.
- 04Fifteen land ports are currently operational, with plans to develop 11 more in the next three years.
- 05The system facilitates real-time data sharing among various stakeholders, enhancing inter-agency coordination.
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On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Land Port Management System (LPMS), a digital platform designed to modernize India's land ports. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of transforming borders into dynamic trade corridors. The LPMS aims to streamline operations, enhance border security, and facilitate smoother cross-border trade by integrating advanced technology. Shah highlighted that the system will significantly improve coordination among customs, immigration, and border security agencies. Currently, there are fifteen operational land ports, with plans to develop an additional eleven over the next three years. The LPMS has already reduced paperwork by 90% and processing times by 40-60%, laying the groundwork for
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The LPMS is expected to enhance trade efficiency and security at land ports, benefiting local economies.
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