Jaitley stresses on branding of art of master artisans of country

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New Delhi : Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi inaugurated “Hunar Haat” here on January 13, 2019. It has been organised at State Emporia Complex, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi, from January 12 to January 20, 2019.

Jaitley said that India is full of heritage of master artisans. Programmes such as “Hunar Haat” are playing an important role in national and international branding of this heritage. Appreciating the Minority Affairs Ministry for organising it, Jaitley said that “Hunar Haat” is a great effort at projecting the talent of Indian artisans. He saw the indigenous exquisite pieces of Handicraft & Handloom work and also encouraged master artisans who have come here from every corner of the country. He said that branding of art of master artisans of the country is very important and programmes such as “Hunar Haat” are playing an important role in this direction. Such programmes will benefit lakhs of people associated with this sector, he said.

Naqvi said that “Hunar Haat” has proved to be a “credible brand” of “Indigenous Talent” of Indian artisans and craftsmen. “Hunar Haat” has ensured “Development with Dignity” of artisans and craftsmen of the country. He said that the Central Government has constructed “highway of development” by removing the “speed breaker” of religion, region and caste. He said that art and culture of the entire country is present under one roof at this “HunarHaat”.

Naqvi said that “Hunar Haat”, being organised across the country by the Ministry, has proved to be “Empowerment & Employment Exchange” for master artisans and craftsmen. Naqvi said that “Hunar Haat” has become a “credible brand” to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to “Make in India”, “Stand up India”and “Start up India”. During the last one year, “HunarHaat”, organised at various parts of the country, has been successful in providing employment opportunities to about 1.62 lakh artisans and other people associated with them.“

Indigenous exquisite pieces of Handicraft & Handloom work like Cane & Bamboo, Jute Products from Assam, Variety of Silks from Jharkhand & Bihar, Varanasi Silk, Lucknawi Chikankari, Ceramic, Terracotta, glassware, Brassware, Leather, Marble products of Uttar Pradesh, Kashmir Namda, Traditional handicrafts from North Eastern Region, Ajrakh, Bandhej, Mud work, Copper Bells from Gujarat, Silver Filigree products from Odisha and Bamboo Crafts from Chhattisgarh, Scissors from Meerut are available at this “Hunar Haat”.

The visitors are enjoying traditional food such as Awadhi Khana, Rajasthani Pakwan (Dal Bati and Churma), Gujarati Thali, Maharashtrian Cuisine, Jackfruit delicacies from Kerala, sweets like phirnee, Shahitukda, Halwa, Bengali Sweets, Rajkot famed sweets and a variety of flavoured Paan, according to a PIB release.