By Abdul Bari Masoud
New Delhi: The 26th “Hunar Haat” has become an attraction for the lovers of handicrafts in which more than 600 artisans and craftsmen from more than 31 States and UTs are exhibiting their products. The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs organized the event at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium which showcases the indigenous artisans and craftsmen’s amazing talent and brilliance.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who inaugurated the fair, said the artisans of “HunarHaat” are not only “Ustad” of art and craft; they are also “Ustad” of destiny. Describing “HunarHaat” as a beautiful exhibition of traditional art and craft, he said it is also branding the traditional legacy of artisans, craftsmen.
Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the “HunarHaat”, 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 yet. The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs will provide employment and employment opportunities to 7 lakh 50,000 artisans and craftsmen through 75 “HunarHaat” which will be organised by completion of 75 years of the country’s independence.
More than 600 artisans and craftsmen from more than 31 States and UTs are participating in the “HunarHaat” 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 in “HunarHaat” 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, Banarasi 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 “HunarHaat”. Artisans, craftsmen continued production of their indigenous products which provided market and opportunities through “HunarHaat”.
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 the “HunarHaat” in New Delhi.
The “HunarHaat” is available on virtual and online platforms 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.