Srinagar again ‘full-fledge capital’ of J&K after hiatus of six years
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Why in news
The J&K government resumed the annual Darbar Move tradition on May 4, 2026, where Srinagar functioned as the full-fledged summer capital after a six-year hiatus.
Background
The Darbar Move involves shifting over 151 government departments between Jammu and Srinagar. To facilitate this, the J&K government inaugurated 368 residential units at Sempora, Pampore.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 151 government departments shift offices between Jammu and Srinagar during the Darbar Move.
- PlaceSempora, Pampore: Location of 368 newly inaugurated residential units for government employees.
- PostOmar Abdullah: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the administrative and logistical implications of the Darbar Move in the context of governance and regional integration in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative overhead: Logistical costs and productivity loss associated with periodic relocation of 151+ departments
- Regional integration: Balancing administrative presence between Jammu and Srinagar to ensure equitable development
Keywords: Administrative decentralization · Regional integration · Logistical infrastructure · Governance transition
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