The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has allotted 700 seats to thirteen Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs) or private tour operators in Kashmir for the registration of Hajj-2025.
“With reference to the Ministry’s Circular issued under Number HAJ-15/6/2024-HAJ-MoMA dated 07-09-2024, including the clarification issued vide Circular No. HAJ-15/6/2024-HAJ-MoMA dated 04-10-2024, inviting applications for registration, formation of Combined Hajj Group Organizers (CHGO), and allocation of quota to the CHGO, a total of 914 applications were received in the Ministry for registration,” read a handout.
These applications were examined by the Ministry in accordance with the provisions of the policy for Hajj Group Organizers for Hajj 2025.
In Jammu and Kashmir, 14 companies have been granted Hajj quotas.
Labaika Haj & Umrah Services, under Category I, received 100 seats.
Eight companies were selected in Category II, and four companies are new applicants.Adventure vacations
The private Hajj quota has been enhanced to 700 seats for the first time, the statement added.