“Hunar Haat” has been playing an important role in strengthening the country’s economy: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while formally inaugurating the 26th
“Hunar Haat” of indigenous artisans and craftsmen from across the country at
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on 21 Feb 2021 said ““Hunar Haat” has
been playing an important role in strengthening the country’s economy.”
Hunar Haat turned Corona pandemic into
an opportunity for “Vocal for Local”
“Hunar Haat” is a beautiful
exhibition of our traditional art and craft and more importantly our
"cultural mosaic". “Hunar Haat” is doing branding of traditional
legacy of artisans, craftsmen. “Hunar Haat” is playing important role towards
“Aatmnirbhar Bharat”. Shri Rajnath Singh Ji said that, “Hunar Haat” has turned
Corona pandemic into an opportunity for “Vocal for Local”. Artisans, craftsmen
continued production of their indigenous products which were provided market
and opportunities through “Hunar Haat”.
The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising the 26th “Hunar
Haat” on the theme of “Vocal for Local” from 20th February to 01st March 2021.
More than 600 artisans and craftsmen
from more than 31 States and UTs are participating in the “Hunar Haat”
More than 600 artisans and craftsmen from more than 31 States and UTs
are participating in the “Hunar Haat” in New Delhi. Artisans and craftsmen from
Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat,
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh,
Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan,
Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal etc are
participating in “Hunar Haat” at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for display and sale
of their exquisite indigenous handmade products.
Exquisite indigenous handmade products
displayed
Exquisite indigenous handmade products such as Applique work, dry
flowers, jute-cane, brass products, wooden and clay toys, Ajrakh Block Print,
Blue Art Pottery, Pashmina Shawl, Khadi products, Banarsi Silk, Wooden
Furniture, Chikankari Embroidery, Chanderi Silk, Lac bangles, Rajasthani
jewellery, Phulkari, Oil Painting, Leather products, Khurja pottery, Sandalwood
artefacts from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Jute products from West Bengal etc are
available for sale and display at “Hunar Haat”.
Ministry of Minority Affairs to provide
employment opportunities to 7,50,000 artisans and craftsmen thru 75 Hunar Haat
On the occasion, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
said that the “Hunar Haat”, which is a “perfect platform” to promote indigenous
products of artisans and craftsmen from across the country, has provided
employment and employment opportunities to more than 5 lakh artisans, craftsmen
and artists yet. The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs will provide employment
and employment opportunities to 7 lakh 50,000 artisans and craftsmen through 75
“Hunar Haat” which will be organised by completion of 75 years of the country’s
independence.
On virtual platform people from abroad
also can buy products
