J&K CM Omar Abdullah starts work from winter capital Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah yesterday started working from the Civil Secretariat Jammu, as part of an annual practice of shifting the administrative base to the winter capital. 

Omar Abdullah yesterday made his maiden visit to the Civil Secretariat Jammu. During his visit, the Chief Minister held discussions with ministers, legislators, and regional leaders, expressing his commitment to foster collaboration and open communication. Deputy Chief Minister, cabinet ministers, chief secretary, administrative secretaries and heads of departments also resumed their work



from Jammu. 

According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, only the administrative secretaries and the top department heads will shift to Jammu from Srinagar under a curtailed Darbar move. The annual darbar move, a long-standing tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, was halted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The practice involved shifting the government from Srinagar to Jammu from October to May due to harsh cold conditions in the valley. The Civil Secretariat in Srinagar will also remain functional.