(a) the number of persons expected to perform Haj pilgrimage during the current year, State-wise;
(b) whether adequate facilities exist for Haj pilgrims from India;
(c) if so, the details thereof including complaints received in regard to deficient services
and the corrective steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government;
(d) whether the Government proposes to enhance subsidy and other facilities during the forthcoming
Haj pilgrimage; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)
(a) Statement showing State-wise number of pilgrims expected to perform Haj through Haj Committee of India
during 2011 is placed at ANNEXURE – A. In addition, 45000 seats will be allocated to Private Tour Operators
which is not done State-wise.
(b) Yes.
(c) to (e) Government of India assists the Haj pilgrims in coordination with the Haj Committee of India
through –(i) provision of accommodation and other logistical support at Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah, (ii)
Arranging short validity Passports and visas for selected Hajis, (iii) Deputation of Doctors and paramedics,
Coordinators, Assistant Haj Officers, Haj Assistants and Khadim-ul-Hujjaj to assist Hajis during Haj, (iv)
Setting up Hospitals, dispensaries and ambulances and supply of medicines to them in Makkah and Madinah.
(v) Air travel from 21 embarkation points in India, (vi) The arrangements are reviewed at the Annual Haj
Review Meeting and remedial action is taken on the basis of feedback received. Government also keeps a
constant vigil on possibilities for improving the arrangements for Haj pilgrims