Hunar Haat in IITF 2017

Hunar Haat in IITF 2017

Question: On November 15th, 2017, Hunar Haat exhibition was inaugurated by the Ministry of Minority Affairs at India International Trade Fair (IITF). This Hunar Haat exhibition is of which number?
(a) 3rd
(b) 4th
(c) 5th
(d) 2nd
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • On November 15th, 2017, the fourth Hunar Haat exhibition is being organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs at India International Trade Fair (IITF).
  • The theme of 4thHunar Haat is: Development with Dignity, Samman Ke Saath Sashaktikaran, Empowerment without Appeasement.
  • Hunar Haats are organised by Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme, which aims at preserving & promoting the rich heritage of the traditional arts & crafts of the Minority communities.
  • About 130 artisans from 20 States & Union Territories are participating in this Hunar Haat which include about 30 women artisans.
  • It is notable that Union Ministry of Minority Affairs for the first time had inaugurated Hunar Haat (Skill Haat) at India International Trade Fair (2016).
  • It is proposed to hold 10-12 Hunar Haats across the country in one calender year.
  • Second Hunar Haat held in Delhi (from 11th to 26th February, 2017) and the third in Puducherry (from 24th to 30th September, 2017).
  • Besides this, the Ministry is also working to establish “Hunar Hub” in all states where artisans will be provided training and other facilities.
  • It is mention worthy that India International Trade Fair (IITF) is being organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 14th to 27th November, 2017.

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