Minority Affairs Minister Abbas Naqvi Inaugurates Second Edition of “Hunar Haat” in New Delhi

Minority Affairs Minister Abbas Naqvi Inaugurates Second Edition of “Hunar Haat” in New Delhi The second edition of the Hunar Haat was inaugurated (का उद्घाटन किया) by the Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (Independent Charge(स्वतंत्र प्रभार) ) and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Hunar HaatNaqvi on February 11, 2017 at State Emporia Complex, Baba Kharak Singh

Marg, Con naught Place in New Delhi.  The theme of the 2nd Hunar Haat is Craft Aur Cuisine Ka Sangam. The festival will take place from February 11-February 26, 2017.  The exhibition (प्रदर्शनी) is being organized by the Minority Affairs Ministry through National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts (शिल्प) for Development) scheme. The exhibition would provide national and international market access to the artisans and craftsmen of Minority communities from across the country to encourage and promote them.  Hunar Haat is a unique platform that brings together crafts and traditional cuisines (पारंपरिक व्यंजनों) from different parts of the country. The show is being participated by 100 artisans and 30 culinary experts from about 24 states and Union Territories. Some of the very exquisite pieces of Handicraft & Handloom work that would be displayed for the first time includes Makrana Marble products, Bandhej from Sikar, Mojri from Rajasthan, Banjara Embroidery from Telangana, Handmade Locks & Door Handles along with Phool-Patti works from Aligarh among others.