"The 2018 Haj pilgrimage will be in line with the new Haj policy. It is a better policy, looking at the facilities proposed. It will ensure safety and security of pilgrims," Naqvi said.The policy has been drafted in light of a 2012 Supreme Court order asking the Centre to abolish the Haj subsidy gradually by 2022, sources in the ministry said. "The highlight of the policy is abolishing the subsidy. It also proposes to build suitable Haj houses at these EPs "to which states and districts will be tagged properly".

Source: Times of India October 07, 2017 15:11 UTC