Indigenous products worth crores of rupees were sold at Hunar Haat which encouraged artisans and craftsmen from across the country, comments Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Deputy Leader, Rajya Sabha, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that while, on one hand, lakhs of people visited Hunar Haat at Pragati Maidan, on the other hand, sale of indigenous products worth crores of rupees took place, which encouraged artisans and craftsmen from across the country.
Over 550 artisans and craftsmen from more than 30 States/UTs participated in the 33rd Hunar Haat, organised at India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan from November 14-27.
Hunar Haat received the prestigious IITF 2021 silver medal for strengthening commitment to ‘Vocal for Local’ and its strong presence at Trade Fair. Renowned artists of the country mesmerised the audience through their various cultural and musical programmes. The Indian circus artists also performed diverse entertainment shows.
With 300 stalls, this was the largest participation by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs in India International Trade Fair this year.