Srinagar, April 17 -- Srinagar-Hajj flights from Kashmir are set to commence from Saturday, with 4,704 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir scheduled to depart in 28 flights from Srinagar embarkation till May 5, officials said.

Executive Officer of the Hajj Committee,Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, said all arrangements have been finalised to ensure a smooth and orderly departure of pilgrims.

Out of the total, 3,990 pilgrims will travel through Srinagar embarkation, including 323 from Ladakh, while the remaining pilgrims will depart via Delhi and Mumbai, officials said.

In a new initiative this year, each pilgrim will be provided with a SIM-enabled smartwatch to facilitate tracking and coordination during the pilgrimage.

Authorities have also imple...