By Special Correspondent,
Lucknow: Now, those applying for Haj will not have to run from pillar to post for getting their cover numbers as the State Haj Committee (SHC) has been providing the same through different means.
The SHC has set up helplines and is also updating its website from where cover numbers can be obtained by applicants. An official of SHC said that earlier, people needed to visit the office to get cover numbers allotted to
Them after submitting application forms.
“People used to come from far off places and it would add to their woes. But now, applicants are not required to come here for getting their cover numbers as they can get the same on our helplines or they can log on to the SHC website which is updated on a daily basis,” the SHC official said.
He added that cover numbers could also be sent through SMS on the mobile numbers provided by applicants but that system did not cover all.
“We also call the applicants and inform them about their allotted cover numbers,” he added.
Till now, more than 5,000 forms have been received at SHC, out of which details of 4,500 applicants have been updated on the SHC’s official website.
COVER NUMBER?
It is a special number given to applicants through Haj committees. If there are four persons in a group, they will be getting similar cover numbers. Under this number, all details of the applicants are available with the authorities and they will have to just enter the cover number for getting their details.
HELPLINE NUMBERS OF SHC
■ 0522-6591139
■ 0522-6591138
■ 0522-6590893