Ministry of Minority Affairs launched a trilingual website www.haj.gov.in relating to Haj Matters. The website is in Hindi, Urdu and English languages.
Website will facilitate online application for Haj including information about Ministry of Minority Affairs, Haj Department, Haj Pilgrimage, rules and regulations on Haj, Haj Committee of India and private tour operators, the website also has Do’s and Don’ts during Haj and also a film informing about various aspects of the pilgrimage.
The website www.haj.gov.in is a one stop facility to provide all necessary information relating to Haj management in one place.
The website features include information on various agencies involved in Haj management, useful contacts of the central and state Haj authorities, location maps of State Haj Houses, location maps of accommodation sites in Makkah and Medina etc., and useful links to the website of Haj Committee of India and Consulate General of India, Jeddah.
Every year Government of India deputes administrative and medical officials on temporary deputation to CGI, Jeddah for 2-3 months.
This website provides link for the prospective applicants to enable them to apply online through the dedicated portal.
The website also hosts information about the Private Tour Operators(PTO).
Haj matters have been transferred from Ministry of External Affairs to Ministry of Minority Affairs with effect from 1st October, 2016.
Ministry of Minority Affairs- Website: minorityaffairs.gov.in
- Formed: January 29, 2006
- Jurisdiction: India
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Minister of state independent charge: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
- Programs: USTTAD, Hamari Dharohar, Minority Cyber Gram, Padho Pardesh, Nai Roshni, Jiyo Parsi, Seekho aur Kamao
