Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani today said the stall allotment policy at Dilli Haat will be modified in two weeks.
The minister announced that allotment of stalls, henceforth, will be made only to artisans belonging to handicraft clusters in order to ensure allotment is made for genuine artisans, a Textiles Ministry statement said.
The minister said arrangements for lodging and boarding will be provided to artisans coming from outside Delhi as opposed to the cash rebate they are given at present.
She further announced that artisans belonging to the below poverty line category will be provided stalls at concessional rates.
Irani made these announcements after inaugurating the fortnight-long exhibition-cum-sale of handicraft.
Interacting with reporters, Irani said the National Handicrafts Fair is being organised with an aim to provide an opportunity to even the poorest of the poor artisans to come to the national capital and display their products, in line with the government's developmental philosophy of 'Sab Ka Saath Sab Ka Vikas'.
She interacted with craftpersons from various parts of India. The fair will remain open to the public till November 15.
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