New Delhi: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the craftsmen of the country and the artisans associated with rural industry have a significant contribution in the economy.
After inaugurating the 26th Hunar Haat at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday, Mr. Singh said that the annual turnover of rural industry is 80 thousand crores which has been targeted to be increased to five lakh crores. He said that the ministry’s goal to increase the country’s GDP through Hunar Haat is laughable. Through this, branding takes place at national and international level, which will give a fair price to the craftsmen and craftsmen.
The defence minister in his address during the inauguration of the 26th Hunar Haat on Sunday here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium said
“Village industries have huge potential to showcase Indian culture globally but due to lack of encouragement and assistance, it has not been able to do so. Presently, it contributes only 80 crores to the Indian GDP. We are planning to increase this figure to five lakh crores in the next three to four years,”
Mr Singh further said that the Indian craftspersons and artisans have converted the COVID-19 adversity into opportunity by becoming a part of this annual fair. This edition of the Hunar Haat bears the theme ‘vocal for local’.
Singh highlighted how village craftsmen have an important role to play in making India ‘Aatmanirbhar’
“Not just that, our local craftsmen and artisans also play a significant role in making India self-reliant (Aatmanirbhar),”
He also urged people to visit the Hunar Haat with their families and friends to support our indigenous and supremely talented artisans and craftsmen and women.
