Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday formally inaugurated “HunarHaat”, which has become a “Credible Brand” for empowerment of artisans and craftsmen, at PragatiMaidan in New Delhi.

This “HunarHaat” is being organised from 14thNovember to 27th November, 2018 at IITF, PragatiMaidan.

Naqvi said here that “HunarHaat” has proved to be “Empowerment & Employment Exchange” for master artisans and craftsmen.

“HunarHaat” at PragatiMaidan, is a part of series of “HunarHaat”, being organised in various parts of the country under a mission to provide market and employment opportunities to master artisans and craftsmen. 

Naqvi said that master artisans, including a large number of women artisans, from across the country are participating in this “HunarHaat”. The artisans have brought with them very exquisite pieces of Handicraft & Handloom work products like Ajarakh, Bagh print, Bandhej, Barmer Ajrakh & Applique, Bidriware, Cane and Bamboo, Carpet, Chanderi, Chaniya Choli, Chikankari, Copper Bell Product, Copperware, Ceramic Products, Dry Flowers, GotaPati, Handloom & Home Furnishings from every corner of the country.

Products such as Jute Craft, Lac stone studded Bangles, Lacquerware, Linen Products, Metalware, Mudwork, Mulberry Silk, Paithani Silk, Phulkari, Punjabi Jutti, Zari Bags, etc are also available. For the first time, products from Chhattisgarh and Namda & Chinnon Silk of Jammu & Kashmir are also available in this “HunarHaat” at PragatiMaidan.

Naqvi said that the employment oriented programmes of the Modi Government like “HunarHaat” has significantly encouraged and promoted the rich traditional heritage of master artisans which had been marginalised for a long time.