New Delhi: "Every corner of the country has a traditional and ancestral legacy of indigenous toys. This Legacy which was on the verge of extinction, has got a boon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for "Swadeshi toys". The Indian toy industry has got tremendous boost after Modi advocated to get "Vocal for Local Toys," said Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Union Minister for Minority Affairs.
Naqvi said that every corner of the country is endowed with diversity of indigenous toys made with wood, brass, bamboo, glass, cloth, paper, clay etc. "Hunar Haat" will be an enormous platform providing market and opportunities to master artist who prepare these indigenous exquisite toys.
"The next Hunar Haat will be organised at Prayagraj from 9 to 18 October, 2020. More than 30% stalls will be for artisans who prepare indigenous toys, they will also be extended help through various institutions for attractive packaging of "Swadeshi Toys," added Naqvi.
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Hunar Haat, which provides market and opportunity to master artisans and craftsmen from remote areas of the country, has become a credible brand of rare exquisite indigenous handmade products, said Naqvi.
Minority Affairs Minister said that this time, people will also be able to buy Hunar Haat products digital and online also. Union Minority Affairs Ministry is registering these artisans and their indigenous products on "GeM" (Government e Marketplace).
In the coming days, Hunar Haat will be organised at Jaipur, Chandigarh, Indore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, New Delhi, Ranchi, Kota and Surat/Ahmedabad.
