Indian Haj Information System (Haj App) 08/07/2019 – Posted in: Daily News
Indian Haj Information System (Haj App)
Indian Haj mission in Saudi Arabia has adopted digital technology to reach out to a large number of pilgrims as part of the Government of India’s initiative of Digital India.
Haj App
- Indian Haj Information System (Haj App) has been developed to receive grievance from Hajis and feedback to improve the service.
- Currently, it receives feedback in English, Hindi and Urdu language.
- App also connects with the pilgrims to Haj service coordinators known as Qadimul Hajjaj of their respective states.
- Qadimul Hajjaj are government employees who are deputed to assist pilgrims during Haj season.
“e-MASIHA” (Medical Assistance System for Indian Hajis Abroad)
- Health status and medical history of pilgrims is being stored at online “e-MASIHA”
- E-MASIHA would retrieve pilgrims’ health information to apply appropriate treatment whenever he or she visits Indian medical facilities during Haj.
Empower Muslim Women
To empower Muslim women, the government of India has removed the restriction on single women pilgrims to travel. The government also encouraged Single Muslim women to apply for Haj.
Source: All India Radio
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