Hunar Haat providing employment opportunities to more than 1,50,000 artisans and others : Naqvi

Mumbai: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on the inauguration of ‘Hunar Haat’, an exhibition of traditional crafts and cuisines being organized across the country, said: “The Modi government has created a highway of development by removing the speed breakers of religion, region, and caste.”

The exhibition was organized at Bandra Kurla Complex in the city. ‘Hunar Haat’ has become a credible brand to fulfill the PM’s commitment to ‘Make in India’, ‘Stand up India’, ‘Start up India’ providing employment opportunities to more than 1,50,000 artisans and others, added the Union Minister.

“Modi government have significantly encouraged and promoted the rich traditional heritage of master artisans, which remained marginalized for a long time. The government aimed to provide employment to around five lakh people through ‘Hunar Haat’ this year,” he said.

The exhibition-cum-sale inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and will remain open till December 31.