Aiming to provide national and global recognition to local artisans and the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up 118 stalls from 61 districts at Dilli Haat from January 16 to 31. The government will not only provide free stalls but also ensure free lodging and fare to the craftsmen.
The ODOP products to be showcased in the fair include leather products and marble from Agra, glass products from Firozabad, brass and anklets bells from Etah, moonj products of Amethi, terracotta products of Gorakhpur, chikankari from Lucknow and musical instruments from Amroha.
“From improving the skills of craftsmen who make these products to making the products available to the market, the government will provide every assistance,” a government spokesman said.
The official said that with the support of micro, small and medium enterprises, more than 11,000 products of ODOP were available on Amazon and over 50,000 products worth Rs 24 crore had been sold.
It is to be mentioned that from making policies to providing financial assistance of Rs 82 crore to more than 2,600 entrepreneurs, the Industries department has also extended its support and provided employment opportunities to over 28,000 people in the industries.