Mina, May 25 -- Driven by extensive logistical upgrades, the Indian Hajj Mission in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah has successfully optimised its reception and transit mechanism this year, introducing high-speed train connectivity and baggage-free travel to dramatically reduce wait times for over 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims travelling for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Speaking from the tent city of Mina, Fahad Ahmed Suri, the Consul General of India (CGI) in Jeddah, detailed rigorous groundwork and a round-the-clock administrative setup at arrival terminals successfully streamlined the massive operational scale.

"We have an elaborate setup for every arrival. Right now in the pre-core Hajj period, we have welcomed our 122,518 Hajj Committee of India ...