In a significant decision, the Jammu and Kashmir government has reinstated the age-old 'Darbar Move' tradition, directing administrative offices to shift from Srinagar to Jammu for the winter season of 2025-26. The move, announced on Thursday, reverses the 2021 decision by the J&amp;K administration to discontinue the practice, which had been a hallmark of the region’s governance for over a century.&nbsp;According to an official order, all offices observing a five-day workweek will close in Srinagar after office hours on October 31, 2025, while those operating on a six-day schedule will shut on November 1, 2025. These offices will reopen in Jammu on November 3, 2025. The order specifies that offices moving "in camp" will carry only 33% of their staff or a minimum of 10 officials, unless otherwise indicated.&nbsp;To facilitate the transition, the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) has been tasked with providing sufficient buses in good condition for employee transportation on November 1 and 2. Tickets will be available for booking from October 27 at the Civil Secretariat and JKRTC’s main counters, with routes tailored to employees’ destinations where feasible. To ensure a smooth journey, JKRTC will deploy a crane and two empty buses with each convoy to address any vehicle breakdowns.&nbsp;The Health and Medical Education Department has been directed to set up medical aid facilities at key points along the Srinagar-Jammu route, including Qazigund, Banihal, Ramsu, Ramban, Chenani, Udhampur, and Jhajjar Kotli, to support employees during the move. The department’s directorates in Kashmir and Jammu will issue necessary instructions to ensure these arrangements are in place.&nbsp;The government has also outlined strict guidelines for accommodation and logistics. Employees are prohibited from occupying government, estates, or municipal housing without proper allotment orders, though they may retain government accommodation in Srinagar for their families’ use, subject to approval from the Estates Department. The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department will establish ration counters near residential colonies in Jammu to ensure adequate supplies for move employees.&nbsp;Financial provisions include a uniform Special Move Travel Allowance (TA) of ₹25,000 per employee, payable only to those who relocate by the prescribed dates. Non-gazetted employees can also apply for advance pay, recoverable in installments as per rules. Salaries for October 2025 will be disbursed on October 31 for all employees in move offices.To maintain operational continuity, the government has restricted leave during the move period, except in exceptional circumstances approved by concerned Administrative Secretaries. However, Kashmir-based employees and those without accommodation in Jammu will be granted five days of special casual leave.&nbsp;The restoration of the Darbar Move, a practice dating back to the Dogra era, reflects the government’s commitment to reviving a tradition that alternates the administrative capital between Srinagar in summer and Jammu in winter. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some welcoming the return of a cultural and administrative legacy, while others cite logistical and financial challenges. As preparations begin, all eyes are on the smooth execution of this historic transition, set to commence in just over two weeks. For further details, employees are advised to refer to the official order and coordinate with relevant departments.

J&K government restores ‘Darbar Move’ after four years

In a significant decision, the Jammu and Kashmir government has reinstated the age-old 'Darbar Move' tradition, directing administrative offices to shift from Srinagar to Jammu for the winter season of 2025-26. The move, announced on Thursday, reverses the 2021 decision by the J&K administration to discontinue the practice, which had been a hallmark of the region’s governance for over a century. According to an official order, all offices observing a five-day workweek will close in Srinagar after office hours on October 31, 2025, while those operating on a six-day schedule will shut on November 1, 2025. These offices will reopen in Jammu on November 3, 2025. The order specifies that offices moving "in camp" will carry only 33% of their staff or a minimum of 10 officials, unless otherwise indicated. To facilitate the transition, the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) has been tasked with providing sufficient buses in good condition for employee transportation on November 1 and 2. Tickets will be available for booking from October 27 at the Civil Secretariat and JKRTC’s main counters, with routes tailored to employees’ destinations where feasible. To ensure a smooth journey, JKRTC will deploy a crane and two empty buses with each convoy to address any vehicle breakdowns. The Health and Medical Education Department has been directed to set up medical aid facilities at key points along the Srinagar-Jammu route, including Qazigund, Banihal, Ramsu, Ramban, Chenani, Udhampur, and Jhajjar Kotli, to support employees during the move. The department’s directorates in Kashmir and Jammu will issue necessary instructions to ensure these arrangements are in place. The government has also outlined strict guidelines for accommodation and logistics. Employees are prohibited from occupying government, estates, or municipal housing without proper allotment orders, though they may retain government accommodation in Srinagar for their families’ use, subject to approval from the Estates Department. The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department will establish ration counters near residential colonies in Jammu to ensure adequate supplies for move employees. Financial provisions include a uniform Special Move Travel Allowance (TA) of ₹25,000 per employee, payable only to those who relocate by the prescribed dates. Non-gazetted employees can also apply for advance pay, recoverable in installments as per rules. Salaries for October 2025 will be disbursed on October 31 for all employees in move offices. To maintain operational continuity, the government has restricted leave during the move period, except in exceptional circumstances approved by concerned Administrative Secretaries. However, Kashmir-based employees and those without accommodation in Jammu will be granted five days of special casual leave. The restoration of the Darbar Move, a practice dating back to the Dogra era, reflects the government’s commitment to reviving a tradition that alternates the administrative capital between Srinagar in summer and Jammu in winter. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some welcoming the return of a cultural and administrative legacy, while others cite logistical and financial challenges. As preparations begin, all eyes are on the smooth execution of this historic transition, set to commence in just over two weeks. For further details, employees are advised to refer to the official order and coordinate with relevant departments.

The restoration of the Darbar Move, a practice dating back to the Dogra era, reflects the government’s commitment to reviving a tradition that alternates the administrative capital between Srinagar in summer and Jammu in winter

The Jammu and Kashmir Government for the first time, has established a digital hi-tech Command Control Centre for real-time surveillance of the Amarnath Yatra routes. This is sure to help the government manage the pilgrimage smoothly.

Amarnath Yatra is one of the toughest pilgrimages of Hindus and Jammu and Kashmir government has been working round-the-clock to make every little aspect of the yatra easy for the pilgrims. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir had ordered setting up of the hi-tech Command Control Centre.

The Command Control Centre has around 60 people from around 20 government departments working day and night. The departments working in the Hi-tech Command Control Centre include Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, NDRF, SDRF, Health, PHE, PDD, Telecom and many others.&nbsp;

There are around 17 PTZ High Definition 360-degree view cameras placed all through the routes from base camps to the cave. Dozens of static cameras have also been placed at strategically important places from both Baltal and Chandanwari base camps.

"This integrated command control centre is a one-stop solution. We are monitoring the monitoring yatra using technology in a dynamic way. It has really helped us in making immediate decisions. For example, if there is a problem in the yatra route due to weather, we can intervene from the centre. If, God forbid, an earthquake takes place, the command centre will tell the pilgrims about the emergency number they need to call on. It will be a single-stop solution. Officials from many departments are here, be it the fire services or the army. We can take effective action in case of a disaster," said V K Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir.

All the pilgrims coming for the Amarnath yatra have been provided with RFID (radio frequency identification number). This helps the authorities to monitor the location of the yatris while they take the pilgrimage from their base camps.&nbsp;

The digital Hi-tech Command Control Centre will play a very important role in identifying medical emergencies, potential disaster situations, locating missing individuals, and facilitating their recovery.&nbsp;

"There are people who come in groups, and sometimes some of them get cut off. The centre can help them even if they don't know their RFID number. We can track them with their&nbsp;Aadhaar number or name and we can track their location. RFID thus would help in ensuring the security of pilgrims. Moreover, we would come to know if anyone misbehaves. The quality of the cameras is phenomenal. The cameras are also monitored by the Amarnath shrine board, police and even Lieutenant Governor. No one can escape the responsibility, said Bidhuri.

According to the government estimate, around 80,000 pilgrims have completed the Amarnath Yatra in the first six days.&nbsp;

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The Jammu and Kashmir Government for the first time, has established a digital hi-tech Command Control Centre for real-time surveillance of the Amarnath Yatra routes.

The Jammu and Kashmir Government for the first time, has established a digital hi-tech Command Control Centre for real-time surveillance of the Amarnath Yatra routes. This is sure to help the government manage the pilgrimage smoothly. Amarnath Yatra is one of the toughest pilgrimages of Hindus and Jammu and Kashmir government has been working round-the-clock to make every little aspect of the yatra easy for the pilgrims. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir had ordered setting up of the hi-tech Command Control Centre. The Command Control Centre has around 60 people from around 20 government departments working day and night. The departments working in the Hi-tech Command Control Centre include Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, NDRF, SDRF, Health, PHE, PDD, Telecom and many others. There are around 17 PTZ High Definition 360-degree view cameras placed all through the routes from base camps to the cave. Dozens of static cameras have also been placed at strategically important places from both Baltal and Chandanwari base camps. "This integrated command control centre is a one-stop solution. We are monitoring the monitoring yatra using technology in a dynamic way. It has really helped us in making immediate decisions. For example, if there is a problem in the yatra route due to weather, we can intervene from the centre. If, God forbid, an earthquake takes place, the command centre will tell the pilgrims about the emergency number they need to call on. It will be a single-stop solution. Officials from many departments are here, be it the fire services or the army. We can take effective action in case of a disaster," said V K Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir. All the pilgrims coming for the Amarnath yatra have been provided with RFID (radio frequency identification number). This helps the authorities to monitor the location of the yatris while they take the pilgrimage from their base camps. The digital Hi-tech Command Control Centre will play a very important role in identifying medical emergencies, potential disaster situations, locating missing individuals, and facilitating their recovery. "There are people who come in groups, and sometimes some of them get cut off. The centre can help them even if they don't know their RFID number. We can track them with their Aadhaar number or name and we can track their location. RFID thus would help in ensuring the security of pilgrims. Moreover, we would come to know if anyone misbehaves. The quality of the cameras is phenomenal. The cameras are also monitored by the Amarnath shrine board, police and even Lieutenant Governor. No one can escape the responsibility, said Bidhuri. According to the government estimate, around 80,000 pilgrims have completed the Amarnath Yatra in the first six days. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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