Darbar Move reopens in Srinagar, CM receives warm reception, accorded Guard of Honour

SRINAGAR : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a warm reception at the Civil Secretariat Srinagar on Monday as offices reopened in the summer capital. He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour on the occasion.

The Darbar Move, which was resumed last year in Jammu, marks the restoration of a key governance tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Civil Secretariat shifting in full to the summer capital after several years.

On his arrival, the Chief Minister inspected the parade and received his first Guard of Honour in Srinagar following the resumption of the Darbar Move in October last year under his leadership.

He was received by his cabinet colleagues, the Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and other senior civil and police officers.

The reopening of offices in the summer capital signifies the formal commencement of the administration’s functioning in Srinagar for the season, underscoring continuity in governance and institutional tradition.

Later, the Chief Minister toured various floors and sections of the Civil Secretariat to take stock of functioning and facilities. He inspected the chambers of ministers and administrative secretaries, clerical halls, and the renovated public waiting hall at the main gate.

During the visit, he was accompanied by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Additional Chief Secretary Estates Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Director Estates Kashmir Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, SP Security Civil Secretariat and other concerned officers.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister also interacted with officers, staff and members of the public, assuring them of improved facilities to further streamline and enhance public service delivery.