J&K government announces annual shifting of capital from Srinagar to Jammu
The Jammu and Kashmir government has resumed the 'Darbar Move,' an annual practice of shifting the administrative capital between Srinagar and Jammu. Over 9,000 employees will relocate to ensure the continuity of government operations across both regions.
Why it matters
This logistical operation highlights the ongoing administrative efforts to balance governance and regional representation in the sensitive J&K territory.
J&K government announces annual shifting of capital from Srinagar to Jammu left More than 9000 government employees would relocate every year from around 51 government departments to the twin capitals as part of the practice. Imran Nissar Imran Nissar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/8b20j3/article71605029.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/12-DARBAR-MOVE-SGR-04-05-2026.JPG IMRAN NISSAR SRINAGAR, 04/05/2026: Jammu and Kashmir Police contingent present guard of honor to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the opening of offices in the Civil Secretariat compound in Srinagar, May 04, 2026. Civil secretariat complex houses the office of CM and his colleagues. The civil secretariat and other government offices were shifted back to Srinagar after operating 6 months from Jammu in age old custom of Durbar move. IMRAN NISSAR /The Hindu According to the ‘Darbar Move’ calendar, the offices are scheduled to reopen in the winter capital of Jammu on November 2.
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