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