(a) the details of the quota allotted for Haj Pilgrims during the last
three years; State-wise and year-wise;
(b) whether a large number of persons could not perform Haj due to limited
Haj quota during the above period;
(c) if so, the details in this regard alongwith the criteria laid down for
providing quota to States for Haj pilgrimage; and
(d) the steps taken to increase the quota?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)
(a): The details of quota allotted during last three years; State-wise and year-wise
along with total number of pilgrims proceeded for Haj are attached at ANNEXURE-I & IA,
II & IIA AND III & IIIA.
(b) & (c): Yes. The details regarding total number of applications received and
total number of pilgrims proceeded during last three years are as under:
Year Total No. of applications Total No. of Pilgrims proceeded received from Haj Committee of India
Haj-2008 2,70,962 1,21,787 Haj-2009 3,57,368 1,20,127 Haj-2010 3,00,680 1,26,018