CM Omar Abdullah reviews arrangements for Darbar Move
SRINAGAR, OCT 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move Session 2025–26, emphasizing on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu.
The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Estates Shaleen Kabra, ACS to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, ACS Power Development Department Shailendra Kumar, Director General Fire & Emergency Services, several Administrative Secretaries, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir/Jammu and other senior officers and Heads of Departments connected with Darbar Move.
At the outset, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) M. Raju made a detailed presentation on the transport arrangements and logistical aspects of the Darbar move convoy.
The Chief Minister directed the Managing Director JKRTC and Traffic Department to arrange additional buses and arrange down convoys for two consecutive days—November 1 and 2, 2025—to ensure safe and efficient movement of employees and equipments.
He emphasized meticulous coordination between departments for hassle-free transportation during the move.
Reviewing the security and traffic management plan along the National Highway and residential accommodation for move employees, the Chief Minister impressed upon the Police Department and other concerned agencies to ensure comprehensive security measures, especially in all residential areas where employees would be located.
The meeting was also informed that medical assistance will remain available along the movement route, with 19 doctors, 40 paramedics, and 10 ambulances each deployed in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions, besides seven ambulances kept on standby mode.
The Chief Minister directed the formation of a committee headed by ACS Estates, with members from GAD, ARI & Trainings, and Housing & Urban Development Department, to resolve accommodation-related issues and ensure readiness of residential quarters. He also instructed the Estates Department to establish a control room in Jammu to address any office accommodation concerns during the move period.
