The application process for Haj 2022 began on Monday, when the Center announced several significant reforms and enhancement of facilities for the pilgrimage. Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today announced Haj 2022 and said that the entire process will be 100% digital and online. The last date to apply for Haj 2022 is 31st January 2022. People can also apply for Haj online and through “Haj Mobile App” equipped with modern facilities.
The app has been upgraded with the tagline “Haj App In Your Hand”. The app includes a number of new features, including frequently asked questions, information on how to fill in the application form, and videos to guide applicants on how to fill the form.
Indian Haj pilgrims will also promote “Vocal for Local” this time as they will go to Haj with essential indigenous products. Earlier, Haj pilgrims used to buy sheets, pillows, towels, umbrellas and other items in Saudi Arabia in foreign exchange.
“This time most of these indigenous goods will be bought in India in Indian currency,” the minister said. While these goods will be available in India at about 50 percent lower prices than in Saudi Arabia, it will allow “swadeshi” and “vocal for local”. All these items will be given to Haj pilgrims at their respective places of embarkation in India.
Naqvi further said that Haj pilgrims used to buy all these things in Saudi Arabia in foreign currency. Interestingly, most of these items were “Made in India” which various companies bought from India and sold to Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia at double or triple the cost.
Selection will be done solely on vaccination
The selection process of Haj pilgrims will be done strictly in accordance with both the dosage and the guidelines and norms to be decided by the Governments of India and Saudi Arabia.
Embarkation points for Haj 2022 have been reduced from 21 to 10. These are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Cochin, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Srinagar. The minister said that more than 3,000 women had applied for Haj 2020 and 2021 under the “without mehram” (male companion) category. Their applications will be eligible for Haj 2022.
Other women can also apply for Haj 2022 without “Mehram” category. All women without “Mehram” category will be exempted from the lottery system.
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