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India Secures Additional 10,000 Hajj Slots Following Missed Deadlines

Saudi Arabia reopens the Nusuk portal and grants extra quotas after Indian private operators fail to meet advanced timelines.

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said Saudi Arabia has given “10,000 Hajj Quotas” as a special gesture and considering the excellent relations between the two countries (PTI)

Overview

  • Saudi Arabia granted India an additional 10,000 Hajj quotas as a special gesture, citing strong bilateral relations.
  • Private tour operators failed to finalize contracts and payments on time, leading to the cancellation of over 52,500 slots.
  • The Indian government successfully negotiated with Saudi authorities to reopen the Nusuk portal for operators to complete arrangements.
  • The Ministry of Minority Affairs had consolidated over 800 private operators into 26 Combined Haj Group Operators (CHGOs) to streamline processes under updated Saudi norms.
  • Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged private operators to meet the extended deadlines and appealed to opposition leaders to avoid politicizing the issue.