CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Arrangements for Darbar Move 2026–27, Directs Smooth and Secure Transition to Jammu

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CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Arrangements for Darbar Move 2026–27, Directs Smooth and Secure Transition to Jammu

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed arrangements for Darbar Move 2026–27, directing departments to ensure safe transportation, security, medical assistance and employee facilities. The Srinagar-Jammu convoy will operate on October 31 and November 1, with coordinated administrative arrangements.

Srinagar, Oct 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed arrangements for the Darbar Move Session 2026–27 at a high-level meeting, directing all concerned departments to ensure a smooth, secure and well-coordinated transition of government offices from Srinagar to Jammu, with adequate facilities for employees.

The Chief Minister directed the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) and the Traffic Department to ensure adequate bus availability and organise the Darbar Move down convoy over two consecutive days, October 31 and November 1, 2026, for the safe and efficient transportation of employees and official equipment.

Emphasising the need for close interdepartmental coordination, Omar Abdullah called for comprehensive arrangements to facilitate hassle-free movement of employees and ensure the timely commencement of government functioning in Jammu.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary, Estates, Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department, Ashwini Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, Dheeraj Gupta, Administrative Secretaries, Inspector General of Police, Traffic, J&K, Divisional Commissioners of Kashmir and Jammu, Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar and Jammu, and other senior officers. Officers based in Jammu participated through video conferencing.

At the outset, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), M. Raju, presented a detailed overview of transport and logistical arrangements for the Darbar Move convoy.

Reviewing security arrangements, traffic management along the National Highway and residential accommodation for employees shifting to Jammu, the CM directed the Police Department and other concerned agencies to put in place comprehensive security measures, particularly in residential areas where employees would be staying.

The meeting was informed that medical assistance would be available along the convoy route, with doctors, paramedics and ambulances deployed in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions to address medical emergencies during the journey.

Arrangements relating to essential services, food, hospitality and other facilities were also reviewed. The Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, was directed to examine traffic management within the city, particularly around major residential areas, and identify suitable locations along the convoy route for food and public convenience facilities, including washrooms, for employees and officials undertaking the journey.

The meeting also reviewed arrangements for the functioning of the Winter Secretariat in Srinagar, which will operate with minimal staff presence. The Chief Minister directed the General Administration Department to issue monthly rosters for Ministers and Administrative Secretaries to be stationed at the Winter Secretariat, beginning November.

Abdullah further directed that special casual leave be granted to Kashmir-based employees moving to Jammu in connection with the Darbar Move. The meeting was informed that an order in this regard would be issued shortly.

Highlighting the significance of the Darbar Move as a distinctive administrative tradition of Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of meticulous planning, effective interdepartmental coordination and adequate arrangements to ensure the safety, comfort and convenience of employees.

He directed all departments to work in close coordination to ensure the smooth completion of the Darbar Move and the seamless commencement of government functioning in Jammu.

Photo: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviews arrangements for Darbar Move 2026-27 at a high level meeting…

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Source & Wire Service: Prasar Bharati SHABD (DD / Akashvani News)