Government Enhances Digital Governance and Pilgrim Welfare for Haj 2026

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The Ministry of Minority Affairs launched the 'Haj Suvidha App 2.0', offering end-to-end digital services including flight selection and grievance redressal for pilgrims.
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The traditional accommodation in Mina camps has been upgraded, and high-speed rail connectivity between Makkah and Madinah has been facilitated to ensure a comfortable journey.
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For Haj 2026, the ratio of State Haj Inspectors to pilgrims has been improved to 1:150 to ensure better accessibility and prompt services.

●App: Haj Suvidha App 2.0
●New Digital Features: Online flight selection, digital passport submission
●Insurance: Comprehensive coverage up to ₹6.25 lakh per pilgrim
●Elderly Policy: Pilgrims aged 65+ must be accompanied by a companion
●Quota Basis: Allocated among States/UTs in proportion to their Muslim population (as per latest Census).

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★Which app was launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to assist Indian pilgrims during Haj?

Haj Committee of India

A statutory body established under the Haj Committee Act, 2002, responsible for making arrangements for Indian pilgrims performing the Haj.

•Physical submission of passports has been dispensed with.
•State Haj quotas are strictly based on the Census population of Muslims in that state.

•Note the shift toward digital governance (e-passports, app-based tracking). Questions on the 'Haj Suvidha App' will directly link back to the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

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