Explainer: Why Darbar move has Jammu enthused
For Omar Abdullah, restoring biannual shift is more than a political win, it’s a boost to economy
Updated At : 06:34 AM Nov 02, 2025 IST
The discontinuation of the administrative exercise in 2021 dealt a severe blow to Jammu’s economy, which thrived as thousands of government employees from Kashmir would relocate to the winter capital for six months. Tribune photo
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made the announcement about restoring the Darbar move — the shifting of government offices to Srinagar and Jammu for a duration of six months each — on October 16, the day he completed a year in office. It marked fulfilling a key manifesto promise of the ruling National Conference during the Assembly polls held last year.
