By Jasreet Kaur29, Dec 2024 08:00 AMjagranjosh.com
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Three Indian states have two capitals. This system helps decentralise governance, promote balanced regional development and improve administrative efficiency. Tap to read in detail.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has Amaravati as the legislative capital and Visakhapatnam as the executive and judicial capital for balanced development.
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir has Srinagar as the summer capital and Jammu as the winter capital for effective governance in varying conditions.
Telangana
Telangana’s capital is Hyderabad, with plans to make Warangal a second capital to decentralise administration and boost development.
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand has Dehradun as the winter capital and Gairsain as the summer capital to optimize governance based on weather.
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has Bhopal as the main capital and Gwalior for specific government functions, offering administrative flexibility.
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh has Shimla as the summer capital and Dharamshala as the winter capital to manage seasonal governance needs.