(a) The number of flights operated for Haj pilgrims during
the current year; and
(b) The amount spent by the Government per person on subsidy?
(a) The number of flights operated for Haj pilgrims during
the current year; and
(b) The amount spent by the Government per person on subsidy?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION(SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a): A total number of 402 flights were operated by Air
India, Indian Airlines and Saudi Arabia Airlines for Haj
pilgrims during the Haj 2006, Phase I.
(b): As per revised estimates, the amount of subsidy is
likely to be around Rs.28,000 per person.