Shimla, May 1 -- Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) board of directors on Wednesday approved the shifting of its head office from Shimla to Kangra, officials said.

HPTDC chairperson RS Bali said, "This move will decongest Shimla. It is also being done to promote Kangra, the tourism capital of the state."

"The board has given accord to shift the head office. We will retain the zonal office in Shimla. The officers and employees will be shifted as well," he added.

Bali said the move will also save the corporation money as the head office was being run in a rented accommodation.

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