The number of people going from Jammu and Kashmir to Haj fell by 70 percent; Why did this happen? - There was a 70 percent drop in the number of people going from Jammu and Kashmir on Haj

The number of people going from Jammu Kashmir Haj to Haj 2025 fell by 70% in two years. This year, only 3624 Haji will be the lowest in the last five years. Inflation and scorching heat in Mecca Medina is considered the main reason for this. Earlier, one to one and a half Lakh applications had come to Haj before, but now the number came off. State Bureau, Jammu. The number of people who go to Haj (Haj 2025) from Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu Kashmir News) gradually decreases. The number of Hajis of Jammu and Kashmir fell by 70 percent in two years. This year, only 3624 Haji of Jammu and Kashmir will go for Haj and 242 from Ladakh. This figure is the lowest number in the last five years. The first group for Haj leaves on May 4, the first group of Hajis of Jammu and Kashmir will leave for Srinagar Airport on May 4 and the last group on May 15. A total of 13 flights will be launched from Srinagar, while an additional flight from New -Delhi comes for the departure of a group of 440 Hajis. It is believed that the cause of the decline in the number of Hajis is inflation and intense heat in Mecca Medina. In the year 2023, 12.079 exported people from Jammu and Kashmir Haj, while the figure was reduced to 7008 in 2024. It is rational here to mention that in the 2020 and 2021 Saudi Arabia did not allow people from other Kovid countries. In the year 2022, Haj started again and a total of 5902 people from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh went for Haj. Among them were 5700 Haji of Jammu and Kashmir and 202 Haji of Ladakh. The Read-CM Nitish Kumar also checked a judging meeting regarding HAJ-2025, the necessary guidelines for the officials who had earlier come from one and a half Lakh applications. Because there was a claim to increase the quota for HAJ every year in this Muslim -dominated condition. It becomes difficult for private operators to complete the quota this time. Until about a decade ago, you came here one and a half Lakh applications. It is seen that their number decreases for eight-nine years. About 35 thousand applications were received in the year 2017. This year, only 4150 applications for HAJ committee were received by HAJ Committee and 428 later withdrew its names. But only 3624 people go on Haj. Explain that the quota of Hajis is decided by the Saudi Arabia government. It gives every land quota to the Hajis according to the Muslim population there. The central government determines the quota of different states and trade union areas by the HAJ Committee. Jammu and Kashmir received 8200 Hajis quota this year. In the last few years, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Haj committee, 12 thousand Haji left for Jammu and Kashmir in the year 2023. Haj was canceled in the year 2020 due to Kovid. In the years 2021 and 2022, the Kovid epidemic was also affected. In the year 2021, only seven thousand applications were received, but the journey was canceled in the last time. Earlier, 21,566 in the year 2019, 32,330 in the year 2018 and 35,215 people in the year 2017 applied for HAJ. The number of Hajis has fallen by 70 percent over the past two years. Over five-six years, more than double the pilgrimage is hit by inflation and again on Haj. Private Haj operator Sohail Khan said that five years ago a Haji traveled in two lakhs, and now it is spent up to five lakh calls. HAJ subsidy ended. It also has an effect. Now people here are paying more attention to meeting everyday needs. Because HAJ’s duty is considered complete only if you meet your other responsibilities. He said many people asked about the weather of Saudi Arabia. Last year in Mecca Medin last year there was a heat strip during Haj. Nine Hajis from Jammu and Kashmir have passed away. There is also a lot of heat at this time. That’s why many people don’t go on Haj. But the number of people going to Umrah has increased. Every year, 15-20 thousand people go for Umrah. The expenses to UMRA are less. The number of Hajis has decreased. The Jammu and Kashmir Haj committee received 8401 quota. In addition, the quota of 750 people was also awarded separately to private operators in the state. The decline in the number of Hajis not only came to Jammu and Kashmir, but this deficit is seen throughout the country. – Dr. Shujaat Ahmed Qureshi, executive officer, Jammu and Kashmir Haj committee also read. Modi will visit Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince has given invitation; Know what similarities every big news of your city can be, now on your phone. Download the most reliable companion of Local News Afjagran Local App.