Srinagar, May 4
On the first day of the reopening of the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar after Darbar Move, marking the first full return to the summer capital in several years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to outline the governance roadmap for the next six months.
The meeting, held at the Civil Secretariat, was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javid Ahmad Dar and Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to CM Dheeraj Gupta, Administrative Secretaries of key departments including Jal Shakti, PWD, Finance, Tourism and Mining, along with all Administrative Secretaries, Inspector General of Police Kashmir and senior officers.
Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the occasion as a significant milestone, noting that this was the first full-fledged Darbar Move to Srinagar after a prolonged gap. He acknowledged the logistical challenges involved but commended departments for successfully managing the transition.
“This is the first full Darbar Move in Srinagar after a number of years. The departments navigated the transition in Jammu effectively. This time, we were better prepared, having anticipated the move six months in advance,” the Chief Minister said. He emphasized that the coming six months represent the most productive period of the year, with favorable weather conditions enabling maximum execution of development works. He lauded the Finance Department for ensuring timely completion of procedural formalities, including release of funds and approvals ahead of the working season.
“Now it is our responsibility to execute. Whether departments are under my charge or that of my colleagues, delivery will only happen if we work together. We all sit here with a shared mandate to meet the expectations of the people,” CM asserted. Calling for synergy between elected representatives and the administrative machinery, the Chief Minister urged officers to prioritize coordination.
“Within our resource constraints, we also have new avenues of funding, and support from the Government of India has enabled us to expand our delivery potential. The key take away from this meeting should be to find common ground and work collectively towards our goals,” CM said. Highlighting key priorities for the upcoming months, the Chief Minister said that the Darbar period in Srinagar coincides with critical events, including the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra and the peak tourism season. He stressed that both require coordinated efforts beyond security arrangements, involving robust civil administration support.
“This is not just a working season; it is also a period that defines our governance outcomes. From tourism to pilgrimage management, we must put our best foot forward,” he said.
