Enhancing Haj Pilgrimage with the 'Haj Suvidha App'
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Introduction of 'Haj Suvidha App' | - Launched by the Government of India to assist Indian Haj pilgrims. |
| Features of the App | - Training modules, accommodation & flight details, baggage tracking, emergency helpline (SOS), grievance redressal, and language translation. |
| Impact During Haj-2024 | - 78,000 pilgrims registered out of 1,75,025. - 8,500 grievances resolved. - Over 2,100 SOS calls handled. - QR code system reduced missing baggage cases. |
| Support for Female Pilgrims Without Mehram | - 4,558 women undertook Haj without Mehram in 2024, the highest since the 'Ladies without Mehram' category was introduced in Haj-2018. |