New Delhi, March 20 -- India has approved four more embarkation points forpilgrims for Haj in 2023, taking the total to 25.

India's ministry of minority affairs has approved four more - Kannur and Calicut in southernKerala, Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh and Agartala Tripura state.

"The final number of embarkation points will be subject to a certain minimum number of passengers opting for the airport and the feasibility of setting up of the related infrastructure," the ministry said.

"During the interaction, demands for Haj 2023: Last date to register announced for Saudi citizens, residents or embarkation points were received and the hardships faced by pilgrims due to fewer embarkation points were discussed," the ministry adds.

"After a...