Home Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate “Hunar Haat” in national capital

New Delhi, Feb 10 (KNN) Eyeing at encouraging the handicraft and handloom sector, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will formally inaugurate “Hunar Haat”, on February 11, 2018 at Baba Khadak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi.

The theme of “Hunar Haat” being organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs is “Development with Dignity”.

In the heat, handicraft and handloom made by master artisans from across the nation will be featured. Also the heat is to hold cultural performances.

COmmenting about the upcoming event, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said that “Hunar Haat”, are being organised by the Minority Affairs Ministry to provide an opportunity, as well as domestic and international exposure to the master artisans from across the country.

The Hunar Haats that are being organised across the country have become a “credible brand” to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to “Make In India”, “Stand Up India” and “Start Up India”. “Hunar Haat” have been proved to be an effective mission to provide market & opportunities to talent of master artisans and craftsmen from across the nation, the Minister further said.

Citing numbers, Naqvi informed that during the last one year, “Hunar Haat” have been successful in providing employment and employment opportunities to more than 3 lakh artisans and other people associated with them.

Naqvi further informed so far 5 “Hunar Haat” have been organised at International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan (2016, 2017) and Baba Kharak Singh Marg (2017) at New Delhi; Puducherry (2017) and Mumbai (2017).

“Hunar Haat has become a hit, as lakhs of people visit the “Haat” and encourage master artisans and culinary experts, the visitors purchase handmade products made by these artisans on a large scale. Also these craftsmen also receive large scale orders from domestic, as well as international markets, the Minister added. (With PIB Inputs) (KNN/DA)