Union Minister inaugurates 40th ‘Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai

What is the News?

Union Minister of Minority Affairs inaugurated the 40th edition of the ‘Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai.

What is Hunar Haat?

Organized by: Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme.

Purpose: It is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from minority communities.

Aim: To provide exposure and employment opportunities to various artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts to display their handmade and indigenous products.

Significance: Hunar Haat 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 a large scale.

What is the USTTAD Scheme?

Launched by: Ministry of Minority Affairs in 2015

Type: It is a 100% Central sector scheme.

Aim: To preserve the rich heritage of traditional arts/crafts of minorities.

Objectives: 1) To build capacity and upgrade the traditional skills of master craftsmen/artisans, 2) To document identified traditional arts/crafts of minorities, 3) To train minority youths in various identified traditional arts/crafts and 4) To develop national and international market linkages.

Source: This post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurates 40th ‘Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai” published in PIB on 17th April 2022.