On 01 NOV 2023, the Ministry of Minority Affairs announced a new Haj House in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, visited the site, accompanied by officials from the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), to review the layout, design, implementation timeline, and technical aspects of the project. Prior to the visit, the Secretary chaired a review meeting in Mumbai with officials from the HCoI, CPWD and Government of Maharashtra to discuss preparations for Haj 2026, including the structural audit and improvement of the existing Haj House in Mumbai. The meeting also included a review of minority welfare schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) and Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Minority Affairs: The ministry responsible for the Haj infrastructure development and the overall project.
Haj Committee of India (HCoI): An entity involved in the planning and execution of the Haj infrastructure project.
Navi Mumbai: The location where the new Haj House is being constructed.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK): A minority welfare scheme reviewed during the meeting.
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS): A minority welfare scheme reviewed during the meeting.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
A major milestone for Haj pilgrims: A new Haj
house coming up in Navi Mumbai
Initiatives taken by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to
strengthen Haj infrastructure and enhance facilities for
minority communities
Posted On: 01 NOV 2025 7:23PM by PIB Delhi
Mumbai will soon see a new Haj House coming up at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The project marks a
major step forward in the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Minority Affairs to modernise Haj
infrastructure and provide improved facilities for pilgrims.
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, conducted a site visit to the
proposed location of the new Haj House at Kharghar, accompanied by the officials from the Haj
Committee of India (HCoI) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
During the visit, Secretary reviewed the layout and design plan for the upcoming facility and
discussed the implementation timeline and technical aspects of the project with the concerned
officials. The visit also included discussions on connectivity, logistics and amenities to ensure that the
new Haj House effectively caters to the needs of Haj pilgrims.Prior to this, Secretary chaired a review meeting in Mumbai with officials from the HCoI, CPWD and
Government of Maharashtra. The discussions focused on the ongoing preparations for Haj 2026,
including the structural audit and improvement of the existing Haj House in Mumbai. Emphasis was
placed on ensuring smooth coordination among stakeholders to provide a safe and seamless
pilgrimage experience.
The meeting also included a review of some minority welfare schemes - Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas
Karyakram (PMJVK) and Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS).Secretary also
emphasized the importance of timely implementation, optimal resource utilisation and measurable
outcomes benefiting minority communities.
Ministry of Minority Affairs continues to work towards strengthening infrastructure for Haj
operations, while advancing inclusive development and empowerment initiatives for minority
communities across the country.
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