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Amit Shah inaugurates Land Port Management System 'VINIMAY' in New Delhi

On 9 June 2026 in New Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Land Port Management System (VINIMAY), which removes 90% of paperwork and cuts processing time at land ports by 40–60%.

Summary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Land Port Management System (LPMS), named VINIMAY, in New Delhi on 9 June 2026. The system introduces a Single Electronic Window, eliminates 90% of paperwork and has cut processing time by 40–60%, with real-time data sharing among agencies such as ICEGATE, CBIC, BSF and DGFT. Fifteen land ports are currently operational, with 11 more planned over the next three years, and land port trade has grown from ₹5,000 crore in 2014 to ₹83,000 crore. The Chairman of the Land Ports Authority of India attended the launch.

Key facts

Date and place
9 June 2026, New Delhi
System
Land Port Management System (VINIMAY)
Impact
90% paperwork removed; 40–60% faster processing; Single Electronic Window
Land ports
15 operational; 11 more in 3 years
Trade
₹5,000 crore (2014) → ₹83,000 crore

Practice MCQs 3 questions

Q1

What is the name of the Land Port Management System inaugurated by Amit Shah on 9 June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — VINIMAY

The Land Port Management System is named VINIMAY.

Q2 Advanced

As per the Home Ministry (June 2026), how many land ports are currently operational in India?

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Correct answer: A — Fifteen

Fifteen land ports are operational, with 11 more planned over the next three years.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Land Port Management System (VINIMAY): 1. It has eliminated about 90% of paperwork and introduced a Single Electronic Window. 2. Land port trade has grown from ₹5,000 crore in 2014 to ₹83,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2

Both points are in the Home Ministry release of 9 June 2026.

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