Srinagar, Nov. 2 -- Instead of shifting the administration between Jammu and Srinagar twice a year, why not maintain fully functional administrative establishments in both cities throughout the year? Here are eight reasons why this alternative deserves serious consideration.

With e-office, digital signatures, video conferencing and online public services, government files no longer need to accompany officials across the mountains. An integrated digital administration can connect Jammu and Srinagar continuously. Administrative efficiency should depend on the speed of decision-making, not the physical location of bureaucrats.

When the Darbar Move was discontinued in 2021, projected annual savings of approximately Rs.200 crore were cited. ...