The Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising the 24th “Hunar Haat” at Avadh Shilpgram, Lucknow (UP).
Context
The Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising the 24th “Hunar Haat” at Avadh Shilpgram, Lucknow (UP).
Hunar Haat
- Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional productsmade by artisans of the minority communities.
- These Haat aim to provide market exposure and employment opportunitiesto artisans, craftsmen.
- Ministry: Hunar Haats are organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
- They are organised under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development)
- Theme: This year theme of the haat will be ‘Vocal for Local’.
Significance of Hunar Haats
- Encouragement to artisans: Hunar Haat has proved to be immensely beneficial and encouraging for artisans and craftsmen.
- Purchase of products available: It provides the purchase of indigenous handmade products of artisans on large scale.
- Employment generation: More than 5 lakh artisans, craftsmen and people associated with them have been provided employment and employment opportunities in the last about 5 years through “Hunar Haat”.
- Preservation of indigenous art: It also helps in keeping the art preserved.
