NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will lately listen the plea filed through Kerala Haj Committee difficult the Centre's tips in Haj pilgrim selection. The apex courtroom had requested the Centre to file a answer as to what are the states and their quota standing with appreciate to giving quota to Haj pilgrims. Here is a look at more than a few stats and figures related to Haj quota in India.
* In 2018, the government increased the Haj quota to one,75,025 — the absolute best for the reason that Independence.
* The government received 3,55,000 programs for 2018 Haj. Three years ago, the Haj quota stood at 1,36,020.
* Last yr, the government had allowed girls pilgrims over the age of 45 years to adopt the pilgrimage in groups of at least four with out the company of 'Mehram' (male better half, she cannot marry in her lifestyles) or her husband.
* Following the government's decision, 1,300 girls had applied to adopt the journey with out 'Mehram'.
* Indian pilgrims, who are the most important nationwide workforce appearing the yearly ritual, achieve Saudi Arabia in two stream — the Haj Committee of India (HCOI) and registered Private Tour Operators (PTOs).
* In 2017, the government increased the Haj quota to one,70,025, out of which a quota of 1,25,025 was allocated to HCoI and 45,000 to PTOs.
* According to 2012 data to be had with the ministry of external affairs, 1,25,110 slots were allotted for other people prepared to perform Haj. The Haj committee proceeded 1,25,064 applicants against the 3,07,309 application received through it.
* West Bengal, with 11,652 slots, had the absolute best collection of Haj quota. It was carefully followed through Maharashtra at 11,006 slots, the information quoted.
* The HCOI, established under the Haj Committee Act 2002, is responsible for making arrangements for pilgrims in coordination with the Consulate General of India, Jeddah.
* The quota allotted to Haj Committee of India are allocated to all States/ Union Territories Haj Committees in share to the Muslim inhabitants of the State/UT as consistent with Census 2011.
* In 2018, the government increased the Haj quota to one,75,025 — the absolute best for the reason that Independence.
* The government received 3,55,000 programs for 2018 Haj. Three years ago, the Haj quota stood at 1,36,020.
* Last yr, the government had allowed girls pilgrims over the age of 45 years to adopt the pilgrimage in groups of at least four with out the company of 'Mehram' (male better half, she cannot marry in her lifestyles) or her husband.
* Following the government's decision, 1,300 girls had applied to adopt the journey with out 'Mehram'.
* Indian pilgrims, who are the most important nationwide workforce appearing the yearly ritual, achieve Saudi Arabia in two stream — the Haj Committee of India (HCOI) and registered Private Tour Operators (PTOs).
* In 2017, the government increased the Haj quota to one,70,025, out of which a quota of 1,25,025 was allocated to HCoI and 45,000 to PTOs.
* According to 2012 data to be had with the ministry of external affairs, 1,25,110 slots were allotted for other people prepared to perform Haj. The Haj committee proceeded 1,25,064 applicants against the 3,07,309 application received through it.
* West Bengal, with 11,652 slots, had the absolute best collection of Haj quota. It was carefully followed through Maharashtra at 11,006 slots, the information quoted.
* The HCOI, established under the Haj Committee Act 2002, is responsible for making arrangements for pilgrims in coordination with the Consulate General of India, Jeddah.
* The quota allotted to Haj Committee of India are allocated to all States/ Union Territories Haj Committees in share to the Muslim inhabitants of the State/UT as consistent with Census 2011.
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