India, Feb. 27 -- New Delhi: Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the "Hunar Haat" is playing a phenomenal role in promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Vocal for Local" campaign by purchasing handmade products of indigenous artisans and craftsmen worth crores of rupees. The 10-day long event which began on 20 February, has been visited by over 12 lakh people. The number of visitors is likely to go above 16 lakh in the next two days. This "Hunar Haat" will conclude on 1 March 2021.

The 26th edition of the Skills Festival which is organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. During the press meet, Naqvi informed ...