JKNS DESK
Jammu, Nov 2 (JKNS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday formally marked the resumption of Darbar Move operations in Jammu by receiving a Guard of Honour from a Jammu and Kashmir Police contingent at the Civil Secretariat.
With the seasonal shift of the administration, as per news agency JKNS, over 100 government offices have resumed operations in the winter capital for the six-month winter session of 2026-27.
The Chief Minister is expected to hold meetings with Council of Ministers members and administrative secretaries to review the functioning of departments and assess administrative arrangements following the relocation.
As part of the move, the Chief Minister’s Secretariat and 40 other offices have shifted completely to Jammu, while 50 designated offices have moved in camp. These offices will function with 33 per cent of their respective staff strength or 10 officials, whichever is fewer, unless specified otherwise.
Security arrangements have also been strengthened around the Civil Secretariat and adjoining areas to ensure the smooth resumption of official work.
The nearly 150-year-old Darbar Move tradition involves the seasonal shifting of the government headquarters between Srinagar and Jammu. Discontinued in 2021, the practice was restored by the elected government in November 2025. (JKNS)
