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Land Port Management System 'VINIMAY' Launched for 15 Land Ports Under MHA's LPAI to Boost Smart Border Management

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10 Jun 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:9th June, 202615 land ports4,096.70 km (Bangladesh border)15,106.7 km (Total land border)5 CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB)
Bodies:Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)Department of Border Management (DoBM)
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What This Article Covers

1.Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) 'VINIMAY' on June 9, 2026, to digitize operations at India's land borders.

2.The system is operated by the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), a statutory body under the Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, which manages 15 land ports across India's borders with Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

3.VINIMAY integrates a Single Electronic Window and ANPR-based gate operations to reduce processing time, curb illegal activities, and is a key step towards the government's Smart Border Management initiative.

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India launched a unified digital platform, VINIMAY (Land Port Management System), on June 9, 2026, to streamline cargo and passenger movement across 15 international land ports. Managed by the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) under MHA, it aims to reduce dwell time, enhance security, and align with the broader 'Smart Border Management' vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.

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Launch Date9th June, 2026
Nodal BodyLand Ports Authority of India (LPAI)
Parent MinistryMinistry of Home Affairs
Total Land Ports Operated15
India's Longest Land BorderBangladesh (4,096.70 km)

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  • ›Launch Date: 9th June, 2026
  • ›Nodal Body: Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)
  • ›Target this Data: 15 - The number of land ports currently operated by LPAI.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) under the Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, which creates a unified framework for five CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB).

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Under which ministry does the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) function?

Q2Statement-basedMedium

Consider the following statements regarding the Land Port Management System (VINIMAY):

1. It was launched by the Union Home Minister on 9th June, 2026.

2. It is a digital platform that uses a Single Electronic Window and Facial Recognition technology.

3. It is managed by the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

With how many countries does India share its land border, as per the Ministry of Home Affairs?

Q4Application/ImpactEasy

What is the primary objective of the Land Port Management System (VINIMAY)?

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