Centre's draft policy proposes abolishing Haj subsidy 
A committee appointed by the Centre has submitted a draft Haj policy to Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Naqvi, proposing the abolishment of Haj subsidy. The policy was reportedly in light of a Supreme Court order directing government to abolish the subsidy by 2022. Another recommendation in the policy allows women aged above 45 years to travel without a male relative.    