The government on Monday said that as many as 4,314 women without mehram will take a pilgrimage for Haj to Saudi Arabia this year from India, making it the largest ever contingent to proceed for the pilgrimage without a male member.

An official spokesperson said that for Haj 2023, out of a total of 1.84 lakh applications received, 14,935 Haj applicants have been given assured allotment including 10,621 in 70+ age category.