<span style="color: #222222;">Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said, Hunar Haats have become hubs for encouraging and promoting traditional master artisans and craftsmen from across the country. Inaugurating the Hunar Haat organized by his ministry at the India International Trade Fair in  New Delhi today, Mr Naqvi said, on one hand, lakhs of people visit Hunar Haat which encourages artisans and on the other business worth crores of rupees takes place from handmade rare exquisite products of master artisans and craftsmen. </span><br />''<br />''He said about 100 people associated with each of these artisans have also been receiving employment opportunities. The Minister said the government will provide employment opportunities to lakhs of artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts through the Haats in the next five years.  <br />'' <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In the Hunar Haat at Pragati Maidan, the artisans are showcasing exquisite pieces of handicrafts and handloom work like batik, bagh print, bandhej, barmer applique, cane and bamboo, carpets, chanderi, chikankari, copper bell products, Dhakai silk, among other items from across the country. </span><br />