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New Delhi : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 21, 2021, formally inaugurated the 26th “Hunar Haat” of indigenous artisans and craftsmen from across the country at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Lok Sabha MP Meenakshi Lekhi graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Secretary, Union Minority Affairs Ministry, P K Das, other senior officials and dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
Rajnath said, “Every region of the country has an amazing talent and brilliance. The artisans of “Hunar Haat” are not only “Ustad” of art and craft; they are also “Ustad” of destiny.” He said that “Hunar Haat” has been playing an important role in strengthening the country’s economy. Modi Government is promoting the indigenous artisans and craftsmen of the country, he said.
Rajnath said, “Hunar Haat” is a beautiful exhibition of our traditional art and craft and more importantly our “cultural mosaic”. It is doing branding of traditional legacy of artisans, craftsmen and playing important role towards “Aatmnirbhar Bharat”. He 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”, he said, according to a PIB release.
Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising the 26th “Hunar Haat” on the theme of “Vocal for Local” from February 20 to March 1, 2021.
More than 600 artisans and craftsmen from more than 31 States and UTs are participating at 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, and West Bengal etc are participating at “Hunar Haat” at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for display and sale of their exquisite indigenous handmade products.
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”.
The visitors are also enjoying traditional delicacies from every region of the country at “Bawarchikhana” section. Besides, the people are also enjoying different cultural and musical programmes being presented by renowned artists of the country at “Hunar Haat” in New Delhi. Renowned artists such as Vinod Rathore (Feb. 21 ); Nizami Brothers (Feb. 24); Sudesh Bhonsle (Feb. 26 ); Kailash Kher (Feb.27 ); Ms Shibani Kashyap ( March 1) and others will present their programmes.
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. The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs will provide employment and employment opportunities to 7.5 lakh artisans and craftsmen through 75 “Hunar Haat” which will be organised by completion of 75 years of the country’s independence.
Naqvi said that the “Hunar Haat” is available on virtual and online platform http://hunarhaat.org and on GeM Portal also where the people of the country and abroad can buy products of indigenous artisans and craftsmen digital/online.