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Explained: ‘VIP Hajj quota’ that the Modi govt has scrapped
12/01/2023 11:32 PM | Click to read full article
The Centre has scrapped its ‘VIP Hajj quota’ available for persons in top constitutional posts. New Delhi and Riyadh have entered into an annual agreement for the Hajj under which Saudi Arabia allots a quota to Indians. The Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Hajj Committee of India (HCoI) then distribute seats. If the Centre gave all 500 persons permission to travel under this VIP quota, it would cost the exchequer 19.5 crores, as per the website.
