Archive · 28 Jul 2025
HPTDC Shifts Headquarters, Sparks Political Reactions
The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), which helps run tourism in the state, has moved its main office.
It used to be in Shimla, but now it's in Dharamshala.
The person in charge, Rajiv Kumar, has started working from the new office.
This move has caused some disagreement.
The BJP, a political party, is not happy.
They think the move was done for political reasons, not because it was the best choice.
HPTDC has relocated its headquarters from Shimla to Dharamshala.
Rajiv Kumar, managing director of HPTDC, has assumed charge in Dharamshala.
The relocation decision was made by the state government.
The BJP has criticized the move.
The BJP views the move as politically motivated.
- Who
- The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) and the state government.
- What
- HPTDC headquarters relocation.
- When
- Monday (when the managing director assumed charge).
- Where
- From Shimla to Dharamshala (Kashmir House).
- Why
- The articles do not explicitly state the reason for the move.
State Government
BJP
Motivation
State Government
The articles do not state their reasoning.
BJP
The move is arbitrary and politically motivated.
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC)
- Previous HQ Location
- Shimla
- Current HQ Location
- Dharamshala
- Managing Director
- Rajiv Kumar
- Criticism
- BJP calls the move arbitrary and politically motivated.