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J&K Government Offices Shift to Jammu Amid Darbar Move
✍️ TOI India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 11:48 PM
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The Jammu & Kashmir government has moved its administrative offices to Jammu as part of the Darbar move, signalling a shift in the state’s capital status.
The Jammu & Kashmir government has relocated its main administrative offices to Jammu following the recent Darbar move. The shift is part of a broader effort to re‑establish Jammu as the state’s capital after years of political and administrative changes.
The move involves transferring key departments, including the Home, Finance and Education ministries, to new premises in Jammu. Officials say the transition is aimed at improving governance and ensuring continuity of services.
While the decision has been welcomed by some local leaders, critics argue that the relocation could affect the representation of Kashmiris in state affairs. The government has assured that all administrative functions will remain operational during the transition.
The Darbar move, initiated earlier this year, has seen several state institutions shift to Jammu, marking a significant shift in the region’s political landscape.
The move involves transferring key departments, including the Home, Finance and Education ministries, to new premises in Jammu. Officials say the transition is aimed at improving governance and ensuring continuity of services.
While the decision has been welcomed by some local leaders, critics argue that the relocation could affect the representation of Kashmiris in state affairs. The government has assured that all administrative functions will remain operational during the transition.
The Darbar move, initiated earlier this year, has seen several state institutions shift to Jammu, marking a significant shift in the region’s political landscape.