Ballia,

25 Jan (HS): Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari said on Sunday that this

year's Haj pilgrims will be handed a unique wrist band with an emergency

button, allowing officials to monitor their safety. Ansari, the Minister of

State for Minority Affairs, stated that the Modi administration is totally dedicated

to providing improved amenities for Haj pilgrims. He estimated that about 1.25

lakh pilgrims from India are expected to make the journey in 2026. The minister

stated that there is now one Haj inspector for every 150 pilgrims. As part of

this year's novel arrangement, each Haj pilgrim will be handed a special wrist

band with an emergency button. He stated that this will allow him to monitor

each pilgrim.

Ansari

went on to say that the government is utilizing digital tools and artificial

intelligence to guarantee improved administration and safety measures for

pilgrims during the Haj journey. The Modi government prioritizes making Haj

pilgrims' preparations and experiences more convenient. The minister stated

that a high-level committee has been formed under my direction to address this

issue. Ansari stated that he recently visited Makkah, Saudi Arabia, alongside

officials from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Minority

Affairs to examine and appraise Haj preparations for 2026.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi