Haj Suvidha Mobile App

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The Hajj Suvidha App & portal modernise Hajj 2026 by digitising registration, enhancing medical and physical infrastructure, and improving safety and convenience.

• Haj Suvidha mobile app – It is the official digital platform launched by the Government of India to streamline the Hajj pilgrimage process for Indian citizens.
• As of December 2025, the government has expanded its use for the upcoming Hajj 2026 pilgrimage, integrating it with a fully digitised portal for a "paperless" experience.
• Haj Suvidha 2.0 – It modernised the Hajj infrastructure across 3 key areas –
  • Digital Infrastructure,
  • Medical Infrastructure and
  • Physical Infrastructure.

Key Features of Hajj Suvidha 2.0

• Digital Registration & Payments – It enables end-to-end online registration, payments, health uploads, real-time tracking, and feedback.
• Real-Time Information – Access to flight schedules, visa status, baggage tracking (via RFID), and accommodation details in Makkah and Madinah.
• Medical Infrastructure – It has round-the-clock clinics, mobile medical teams, dental units, and emergency services in Saudi Arabia, supported by doctors, paramedics, and pharmacists.
• Physical Infrastructure – Buildings in Makkah and Madinah were inspected and booked months in advance for better accommodation.
• It has facilities for upgraded transport fleets, airport shuttles, and AC-equipped tents in Mina/Arafat.
• It has enhanced training facilities at Haj House, Mumbai and regional centres and improved embarkation points across India in coordination with State Haj Committees.
• Other features include –
  • Smart Watches for Hajj 2026 pilgrims – It will assist with navigation, tracking, and emergency alerts in Saudi Arabia.
  • Improved Support – The ratio of State Haj Inspectors (SHI) has been improved to 1:150 to ensure better on-ground assistance coordinated through the app.
  • GPS Navigation – The real-time location tracking and guidance specifically for key sites like Makkah, Madinah, Mina, and Arafat.
  • Spiritual Tools – It includes an AI-Chatbot for queries, a Qibla compass, Namaz timings, and spiritual resources.

References

1. PIB | Haj Suvidha Mobile App and fully digitised portal
2. DD News | Haj Suvidha app, a digitised portal, enables seamless online registration