"MoMA Designated as Nodal Ministry for Haj Committee of India.

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Haj pilgrimage for the Indian Pilgrims is conducted either through Haj Committee of India (HCoI), which is a statutory organization under the administrative control of Ministry of Minority Affairs or through the Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) dully approved by Ministry.The work related to Management of Haj Pilgrimage, including administration of the Haj Committee Act, 1959 (51 of 1959) and the rules made thereunder has been transferred from Ministry of External Affairs to Ministry of Minority Affairs from 1st October, 2016.


      The decision may be viewed within the context of government priorities in minority welfare and religious rights, potentially influencing political discourse and social perceptions.

     

     

 

     


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