Journalism of Courage
Premium

Govt makes Hajj application process fully digital

A Haj mobile app will ensure that pilgrims get real-time information. Also, this year, an information helpline has been established at Haj House in Mumbai for providing information regarding the entire process. 

Hajj, Christian, Jewish, Muslims Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday signed the bilateral annual Haj 2020 agreement between India and Saudi Arabia with Saudi Haj & Umrah Minister Dr Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten in Makkah.
Advertisement

India has made the process of applying for the Hajj pilgrimage in 2020 process entirely digital. This includes the application, the e-Visa, the ‘E-MASIHA’ health facility and ‘e-luggage pre-tagging”, among others.

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday signed the bilateral annual Haj 2020 agreement between India and Saudi Arabia with Saudi Haj & Umrah Minister Dr Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten in Makkah.

For the first time, facilities will be provided for digital pre-tagging of the baggage of pilgrims.

A Haj mobile app will ensure that pilgrims get real-time information. Also, this year, an information helpline has been established at Haj House in Mumbai for providing information regarding the entire process.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
  • hajj
Edition
Install the Express App for
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us
Express OpinionArattai vs WhatsApp: The answer to Western Big Tech is not Indian Big Tech
X