Launch of Land Port Management System

Land Port Management System (LPMS) Overview

Launch Details:

• Inauguration Date: June 9, 2026
• Inaugurated by: Amit Shah, Union Home and Cooperation Minister

Objectives of LPMS:

• Enhance smart border management.
• Ensure secure movement of cross-border trade and passengers.
• Integrate land ports into a unified digital platform.

Key Features of LPMS:

• End-to-End Digital Workflow:
  • Slot booking
  • Payment processing
  • Tracking
  • Single-window clearance
• Real-Time Information Exchange:
  • Facilitates secure and efficient logistics and regulatory information sharing, akin to systems at airports and seaports.
• Interoperability:
  • Integrates with national platforms like ICEGATE and ULIP for seamless coordination among stakeholders.

Infrastructure Development:

• Inauguration of stakeholder housing facilities at Dawki and Srimantpur land ports to strengthen support for border security personnel and other stakeholders.

Economic and Trade Data

• Growth in EXIM Trade:
  • Increased from approximately ₹5,000 crore in 2014-15 to ₹82,800 crore in 2024-25, with a projected ₹73,300 crore for 2025-26.
• Cargo Vehicle Growth:
  • Number of cargo vehicles grew from 1.1 lakh to 6.69 lakh in 2024-25, with a slight decrease to 6.63 lakh expected in 2025-26.
• Passenger Movement:
  • Increased from 1.7 lakh to 25.8 lakh in 2024-25, with 11.90 lakh recorded in 2025-26.

Institutional Framework

• Indian Land Port Authority (LPAI):
  • A statutory body under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • Responsible for the development and management of land ports to facilitate trade, connectivity, and regional cooperation.
• Operational Land Ports:
  • Currently manages 15 land ports across various international borders, including:
    • India-Pakistan: Attari (Punjab), Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab)
    • India-Nepal: Rupaidiah (Uttar Pradesh), Raxaul (Bihar), Jogbani (Bihar)
    • India-Bhutan: Darang (Assam)
    • India-Bangladesh: Petrapole (West Bengal), Dawki (Meghalaya), Sutarkandi, Golakganj, Manikachar (Assam), Agartala, Srimantpur, Sabroom (Tripura)
    • India-Myanmar: Moreh (Manipur)

Strategic Importance

• The LPMS initiative aligns with India’s strategic commitment to achieving a 'Developed India' by 2047.
• Enhances trade facilitation, connectivity, and national security through advanced technological solutions.

Conclusion

The launch of the LPMS marks a significant step in the digital transformation of India’s border management, aiming to create a more efficient, transparent, and secure framework for cross-border trade and passenger movement.