Question : Visit of Pilgrims to Shrines Abroad

(a) the number of pilgrims visited various shrines situated abroad during each of the last three years as on date, Shrine-wise;
(b) the details of the criteria being adopted for their selection, Shrine-wise;
(c) the financial/ transportation/ boarding/ lodging/ organisational assistance provided to pilgrims, Shrine-wise;
(d) the estimated number of pilgrims likely to visit these Shrines in the coming years;
(e) whether sufficient steps are being taken to make proper arrangements for them; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) Data is placed at Annexure-I.

(b) to (f) Details as desired are at Annexure-II.

*****

Download PDF Files