24th “Hunar Haat” in Lucknow (UP) with the theme of “Vocal for Local”

Context

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising the 24^th “Hunar Haat” at Avadh Shilpgram, Lucknow (UP).

Hunar Haat

• Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional productsmade by artisans of the minority communities.
• These Haat aim to provide market exposure and employment opportunitiesto artisans, craftsmen.
• Ministry: Hunar Haats are organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
• They are organised under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development)
• Theme: This year theme of the haat will be ‘Vocal for Local’.

Significance of Hunar Haats

• Encouragement to artisans: Hunar Haat has proved to be immensely beneficial and encouraging for artisans and craftsmen.
• Purchase of products available: It provides the purchase of indigenous handmade products of artisans on large scale.
• Employment generation: More than 5 lakh artisans, craftsmen and people associated with them have been provided employment and employment opportunities in the last about 5 years through “Hunar Haat”.
• Preservation of indigenous art: It also helps in keeping the art preserved.