India, June 10 -- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) - 'VINIMAY' in New Delhi, underscoring the critical role of border management in a country like India.

Addressing the event, Shah said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014, the Land Ports Authority of India has been given a renewed and expanded mandate.

He said land ports have moved beyond a purely security-centric approach and are now positioned as the first line of defence, a facilitator of trade, and a bridge for people-to-people connectivity.

"Land ports have played a significant role in the holistic development of border areas by promoting legitimate trade, ...