Hunar Haats: Initiative by Minority Affairs Ministry

Hunar Haats: Initiative by Minority Affairs Ministry

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III- Economy

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• Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the Minority communities. It is organized by Ministry of Minority Affairs.
• Hunar Haat is organized under USTTADscheme(Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development).
• The artisans who participate in the event will get national and international markets for their indigenous handmade products through “Hunar Haat”.
• It has proved to be Empowerment & Employment Exchange for master artisans and craftsmen
• The theme of the events to be organized between 2019 and 2020 is Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat
• Government has decided to organise about 100 “Hunar Haat” in the next five years across the country to provide market and employment opportunities