The O/o the DC (Handicrafts) and O/o the DC (Handlooms) under Ministry of Textile implement the National Handicrafts Development Programme and National Handloom Development Programme respectively , under which financial assistance is jointly provided by both the offices for setting up of Urban Haats to facilitate direct marketing of handicrafts and handloom products by artisans and weavers.

As on date, 28 Urban Haats are operational in the country, including 03 Urban Haats in the State of Rajasthan.

This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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MAM/VN

(Rajya Sabha US Q796)

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