Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Darbar Move to Jammu Resumes After Four-Year Hiatus
The government in Jammu and Kashmir is bringing back the 'Darbar Move,' where they shift offices between Srinagar and Jammu.
This practice, started in 1872, was stopped in 2021 but revived in 2024 by the new government.
This decision has the city of Jammu preparing for the move, with renovations and road repairs happening to welcome the government.
The aim is to move government paperwork and employees.
The old practice was stopped because people thought it was wasteful, but now that practice is back.
It's expected to boost local businesses in Jammu.
Offices in Srinagar are to close by October 31st.
The 'Darbar Move' practice, transferring the seat of power, has resumed in Jammu after a four-year break.
The move was halted in 2021 and restored in 2024.
Offices in Srinagar must close by October 31 as the government relocates.
Civic bodies are working on the infrastructure of Jammu in preparation.
The decision has been welcomed by Jammu traders.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir government
- What
- Resumption of the Darbar Move practice
- When
- October 2024 (order issued)
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Restoration of historical tradition
Original Stance
Current Stance
Darbar Move
Original Stance
The tradition was criticized for its financial burden.
Current Stance
The revival of the practice has been welcomed by people, especially Jammu traders.
- Tradition
- Darbar Move
- Initiated by
- Dogra rulers (1872)
- Halted by
- Lt Governor administration (2021)
- Revived by
- Omar Abdullah-led government (2024)
- Estimated Savings (prior)
- Rs 200 crore annually (claimed)
