17) Durbar Move Flashcards
1
Q
What is Durbar Move ?
A
It is the name for the biannual shift of the secretariat and all other Govt offices in Jammu and Kashmir from Srinagar(summer capital) to Jammu(winter capital)
2
Q
What happens usually ?
A
Secretariat is located in Srinagar from May-Oct and in Jammu from Nov-April
3
Q
Who started this practice ?
A
Dogra king Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1872 to escape extreme weather conditions in these places
4
Q
Present context ?
A
First time in 144yrs, JK administration has decided to halt this due to Corona crisis
