The Union Minister said that “Hunar Haat”, being organised across the country by Minority Affairs Ministry have become a “credible brand” to fulfil the commitment of the PM Modi, to “Make In India”, “Stand Up India”, “Start Up India”.
In a statement on Hunar Haat, the Minister said that Hunar Haat has proved to be an effective mission to provide market & opportunities to talent of master artisans and craftsmen from across the nation.
He said that 5 “Hunar Haat” have been organised at International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan and Baba Kharak Singh Marg at New Delhi; Puducherry and Mumbai. He added that 5th “Hunar Haat”, organised at Islam Gymkhana Marine Lines Mumbai, from January 4-10, 2018, was a hit, as more than 5 lakh people visited there and encouraged master artisans and culinary experts, who came from every corner of the country.
The visitors purchased the handmade products made by these artisans on a large scale. The artisans also received large-scale orders from domestic, as well as international markets.
The Minister said that Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising “Hunar Haat”under “USTTAD” scheme in different parts of the country and “Hunar Haat” have become a successful mission to provide employment and employment opportunities and national, as well international markets for thousands of master artisans, craftsmen and culinary experts
