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Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia

The scheme aims to perform Haj Pilgrimage at Holy Mecca. The scheme provides an air fare subsidy of ₹24,000/- for each pilgrim and includes free medical facility while in Mecca. The applicant must be an Indian citizen who possesses sound health and has not performed Haj for the preceding five years.

State Composite

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Travel & Tourism

Sub-categories: Travel abroad

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Pilgrim, Travel, Airfare, Medical, Subsidy

Details

The scheme "Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia" was launched by the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions & Wakf, Puducherry. The scheme aims to perform Haj Pilgrimage at Holy Mecca. The scheme provides an air fare subsidy of ₹24,000/- for each pilgrim and includes free medical facility while in Mecca. The applicant must be an Indian citizen who possesses sound health and has not performed Haj for the preceding five years. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline through the State Haj Committee.

Benefits

  • - Air fare of ₹24,000/- is given as subsidy for each pilgrim
  • Free medical facility is provided at Mecca
  • Subsidy is distributed towards airfare to each and every pilgrim when he applies through the State Haj Committee
  • The pilgrim should comply with the requisites stipulated for eligibility and application procedure
  • Air fare of ₹24,000/- is given as subsidy for each pilgrim.
  • Free medical facility is provided at Mecca.
  • Subsidy is distributed towards airfare to each and every pilgrim when he applies through the State Haj Committee.
  • The pilgrim should comply with the requisites stipulated for eligibility and application procedure.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
  • The applicant must have sound health.
  • The applicant must not have performed Haj for the preceding five years.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant may request the prescribed format of the application form from the Puducherry Haj Committee.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to: Puducherry Haj Committee, Door No.1, 3rd Floor, Community Hall, Yanam Vengadasalam Pillai Street, MG Road Area, Near Meera Palli Mosque, Puducherry - 605 001.
*The application must be accompanied with a demand draft of ₹10,700/- drawn in favour of the State Haj Committee.

The Pilgrim shall send payment in the manner of demand draft on three spells.

  • A demand draft for ₹10,700/- towards advance foreign exchange in favour of the State Haj Committee.
  • A demand draft for ₹61,000/- towards exchange, that is, food and accommodation at Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to be sent to the Haj Committee of India, Mumbai.
  • A demand draft for ₹12,000/- towards air fare to be sent to the Haj Committee of India, Mumbai.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

How much financial assistance is offered specifically for airfare, provided in the form of a subsidy, for each accepted pilgrim?
An air fare subsidy of ₹24,000/- is provided to each pilgrim selected to participate in the program. <br>
Regarding the air travel expenses, what is the exact amount designated for air fare that must be sent separately to the managing committee?
A separate demand draft of ₹12,000/- towards air fare must be sent directly to the Haj Committee of India, Mumbai. <br>
What specific physical or mental health requirements must I satisfy in order to be considered eligible for participation in this specific program?
Pilgrims applying for participation must ensure they are an Indian citizen and possess sound health throughout the application process. <br>
If I have participated in this sacred pilgrimage before, how long must I wait before becoming eligible to apply again for the subsidy?
You are eligible to apply only if you have not performed the pilgrimage during the preceding five years before the current application year. <br>
I understand there is an initial payment required during the application process; what is the exact amount of the initial demand draft I need to submit?
A demand draft totaling ₹10,700/- must be sent along with your application documentation. <br>
What specific amount must be paid through demand draft to cover the costs associated with food and lodging while staying in Mecca, Saudi Arabia?
A payment of ₹61,000/- is required towards exchange, which covers food and accommodation expenses in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. <br>
What document is required to prove that I am a current resident of the area covered by the State level managing committee for the application?
You must submit proof of residence along with the prescribed application form to substantiate your residential claims. <br>
When applying for the program through my local State level committee, to whom must the initial mandatory demand draft be financially drawn in favor of?
The demand draft for ₹10,700/-, which covers advance foreign exchange, must be drawn in favour of the State Haj Committee. <br>
What is the correct protocol and required official body through which I must submit my application for this subsidized pilgrimage program?
Pilgrims should send the prescribed application form through their concerned State Haj Committee to the Haj Committee of India, Mumbai. <br>
Besides the monetary assistance provided for travel, what other essential services are offered free of cost to the accepted pilgrims at the destination?
Free medical facility is provided to all accepted pilgrims once they arrive in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. <br>
Is there a specific certification required from a local official that must accompany my submission packet when I apply for this program?
Yes, the required documents include a certificate from the Secretary of the State Haj Committee. <br>
Where can I obtain the standardized printed application forms necessary for formally applying to participate in the upcoming pilgrimage cycle?
Printed applications are readily available with the Puducherry Haj Committee. <br>
After gathering all the required documents, are there specific instructions regarding the format or printing of supporting certificates?
The required certificates, such as the medical fitness certificate, have formats printed on the second page of the application form. <br>
If I encounter difficulties during the application process or have related complaints, which specific official bodies should I contact for redressal?
For process-related complaints, you should contact either the Puducherry Haj Committee or the Haj Committee of India, Mumbai. <br>

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