24th Hunar Haat | 23 Jan 2021

Why in News

24th “Hunar Haat” is being organized in Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) from 22nd January to 04th February, 2021.

Key Points

  • About:
    • Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities.
  • Theme:
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  • Aim:
    • These Haat aims to provide market exposure and employment opportunities to artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts.
    • It envisages boosting the skills of craftsmen, weavers and artisans who are already engaged in the traditional ancestral work.
  • Significance:
    • ‘Hunar Haat’ has proved to be an “Empowerment Exchange” for master artisans and craftsmen.
    • It has proved to be immensely beneficial and encouraging for artisans and craftsmen as lakhs of people visit the “Hunar Haat” and purchase indigenous handmade products of artisans on large scale.
      • 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”.

Source:PIB