Inauguration of 40th 'Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai

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Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Anurag Thakur inaugurated the 40th edition  of the 'Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai.

• The 40th edition of Hunar Haat is a credible platform to promote 'Swadeshi' products.

• It is being held at MMRDA Ground, Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai from 16th to 27th April, 2022.

• Atma Nirbhar Bharat is being strengthened by initiatives like Hunar Haat.

• In this 40th edition of Hunar Haat, more than a thousand craftsmen and artisans coming from 31 states have put up 400 stalls."

• Tejas Skills Program is a program launched by the Government of India.

• Under this initiative India will send skilled manpower to the UAE.

• Within a year, 30,000 skilled job-seekers will be sent to the UAE.

• About 'Hunar Haat’

–it is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities.

–launched in 2016

–its theme is Vocal for Local.

–organiser - Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme.

–its aim is to provide market exposure and employment opportunities to artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts.