A high level committee set up by the government to frame new Haj Policy will submit its report soon. <br/><br/>The policy is aimed at making entire Haj process easier and transparent with a focus on facilities for Haj pilgrims. <br/><br/>This was stated by Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi during a meeting with Saudi Arabian Ambassador to India Dr Saud Mohammed Alsati in New Delhi today. Both sides discussed various issues related to Haj pilgrims. <br/><br/>Nearly 1.7 lakh pilgrims from India are going for Haj this year.They also discussed about reviving the option of sending Haj pilgrims through sea route. He said that facilities of Haj pilgrims especially their safety is government's top priority. <br/><br/>Mr Naqvi also thanked the Saudi Arabia Government for increasing India's annual Haj quota by 34 thousand.
News On AIR | May 1, 2017 8:35 PM
Naqvi holds talks with Saudi envoy over Haj