Question: What is the theme of the second edition of “Hunar Haat”?
(a) Craft & Technology
(b) Cuise Aur Craft Ka Sangam
(c) Craft Aur Cuisine Ka Sangam
(d) None of the above
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- On 11 February 2017; Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi inaugurated the second edition of “Hunar Haat”.
- With the theme “Craft Aur Cuisine Ka Sangam”, the second “Hunar Haat” is being organized from 11th to 26th February, 2017 at State Emporia Complex, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place.
- It is being organized by the Minority Affairs Ministry to encourage, promote and provide national and international market to master artisans/craftsmen belonging to the Minority communities from across the country.
- “Hunar Haat” is being organized through National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme of Ministry of Minority Affairs.
- A total of 100 artisans and 30 culinary experts from about 24 states and Union Territories are participating at about 130 stalls in the second “Hunar Haat”, which also has “Bawarchikhana” where various cuisine from different parts of the country are being showcased and the visitors can enjoy them.
- For the first time in this exhibition very exquisite pieces of Handicraft & Handloom work like Makrana Marble products, Bandhej from Sikar, Mojri from Rajasthan, Banjara Embroidery from Telangana, Handmade Locks & Door Handles along with Phool-Patti works from Aligarh, Cocoon decorated products from Nagaland, Mizoram Traditional Crafts, etc are being showcased and sold.
- The first “Hunar Haat”, was organized in November, 2016 during International Fair at Pragati Maidan.
- He also launched Facebook Page of second “Hunar Haat” as https://www.facebook.com/hunarhaat17/.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=158391