Hunar Haats | 17 Aug 2021

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The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has set a target to provide employment opportunities to 7 lakh 50 thousand artisans, craftsmen through 75 "Hunar Haat".

Key Points

  • About:
    • Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities.
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  • Aim:
    • These Haat aims to provide market exposure and employment opportunities to artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts.
    • It envisages boosting the skills of craftsmen, weavers and artisans who are already engaged in the traditional ancestral work.
  • Significance:
    • ‘Hunar Haat’ has proved to be an “Empowerment Exchange” for master artisans and craftsmen.
    • It has proved to be immensely beneficial and encouraging for artisans and craftsmen as lakhs of people visit the “Hunar Haat” and purchase indigenous handmade products of artisans on a large scale.
      • 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”.

Source: PIB