In a major push to the government's Digital India programme, a mobile application has been launched to provide information and facilitate e-payments for Haj pilgrimage. The application was launched by Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in Mumbai today. <br/><br/>Mr. Naqvi said the government is encouraging people to file e-applications for Haj so as to make the selection process completely transparent. The mobile app; available on Google Play Store can be used to seek information, receive news and updates and for making e-payments for the application. <br/><br/>The government has announced that applications for next Haj pilgrimage will be accepted till 24th of January. Stating that the government is working to make the process of online application simple and easy; Mr. Naqvi informed that about 11 percent of the total applications received last year were filed online. <br/><br/>The minister added that government and Haj Committee of India have already started preparations to ensure that the next Haj is completely smooth and convenient for the pilgrims.<br/><br/>