Amit Shah inaugurates Land Port Management System (VINIMAY) in New Delhi

Amit Shah launched Land Port Management System (LPMS– ‘VINIMAY’), in New Delhi. On this occasion, several dignitaries were present, including the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, the Secretary (Border Management) and the Chairman, Land Ports Authority of India.

Addressing the programme, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that after 2014, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Land Port Authority was given a new direction. Moving beyond a security-centric approach, land ports were developed as the first line of defence for security, a means to facilitate trade, and a bridge for people-to-people connectivity. At the same time, land ports have played a significant role in the holistic development of border areas, promoting legitimate trade, and addressing challenges such as migration from border villages and districts. Easier movement of people across borders has strengthened mutual trust between the people of both countries and enhanced cultural exchange. He said that in a country like India, with its vast land borders, border management plays a very important role.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that the Ministry of Home Affairs is working on a  four-pronged strategy to secure India's borders under the concept of Smart Borders. The Land Ports Authority is set to play a crucial role in realizing this Smart Border vision. He stated that the Land Port Management System has been designed keeping in mind the requirements of all stakeholders, while giving special emphasis to security. Together with the Smart Border initiative, this system will help to create an impregnable and secure border management framework. He said that LPMS and the Smart Border initiative will together create a more secure and modern border management system. He added that this will help curb illegal activities and ensure the establishment of a robust and secure framework.