300 Seats Reserved for Labour Quota Under Hajj Policy 2025

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced a significant opportunity for low-income workers to perform Hajj under the Labour Quota for 2025. This initiative, reported by Dunya News, sets aside 300 seats exclusively for laborers and employees in grades 1 to 9, including industrial workers and miners.

Eligibility for the Labour Quota

The Labour Quota is designed to facilitate low-income workers by offering them a chance to fulfill this sacred pilgrimage. Organizations nominating employees must be registered with the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) or the Workers’ Welfare Fund.

Eligible employees include:

• Labourers
• Industrial workers
• Miners

Key Details of the Hajj Labour Quota Policy

1. Quota Size: 300 seats have been reserved.
2. Cost Coverage: The cost of Hajj will be covered by the nominating organizations as part of their corporate social responsibility.
3. Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted to the Workers’ Welfare Fund by January 15, 2025.
4. Application Process:
   • Institutions under other departments or organizations should submit nominations through their respective ministries.
   • In case of excess applications, a ballot will decide the allocation.

This initiative ensures that even the underprivileged have access to perform Hajj, reflecting the ministry’s dedication to inclusivity.