The HUNAR HAAT, organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, received the prestigious India International Trade Fair, 2021 Silver Medal for strengthening commitment to "Vocal for Local" and its strong presence at the Trade Fair.<br />'' <br />'' On the last day of India International Trade Fair, the Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi visited the HUNAR HAAT and said, lakhs of people visited "Hunar Haat" at Pragati Maidan where sale of indigenous products worth crores of rupees took place. He said, the sale of products has encouraged artisans and craftsmen from across the country.<br />'' Mr. Naqvi said, over 550 artisans and craftsmen from more than 30 States and Union Territories participated and set up more than 300 stalls in the 33rd HUNAR HAAT.<br />''  <br />'' The Minister stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "mantra" of "Vocal for Local" and "Swadeshi to Swavlamban" has encouraged and promoted India's traditional and ancestral legacy of handloom-handicraft. The next HUNAR HAAT will be organised at Surat (11 to 20 December) and JLN Stadium, New Delhi (22 December 2021 to 2 January 2022).<br />''