The Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF) in
its endeavor to promote Non Timber Forest based Handicrafts,
Herbal/Health/Cosmetic Medicinal & Food items
(Forest/Argo/Biodiversity food) is organising 15 Days program: “GREEN
HAAT” with primary objective of “Connecting nature with our lives”. The
event would be organized at DILLI HAAT, Opp. INA market, New Delhi from 16th January 2013. It will continue till 31st January 2013
(Green Haat will be closed on 26th January 2013 on the occasion of
Republic Day).
Green Haat is an initiative of Ministry of Environment & Forest
(MoEF), Govt. of India to raise awareness on the rich forest and bio
diverse heritage of the country among the growing urban population often
living far off from the forests. The initiative is to showcase various
value added forest based products developed by Rural Artisans, Community
Self Help Groups, NGOs, and State Federations and thus provide
support to biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
The first Green Haat was organized on the eve of World Environment Day
2011 where India played as a Global Host. Encouraged by the response
received a decision was taken to make it an annual event. This year, the
event is providing platform for the exhibition of Forest based
Handicraft, and Bio diverse and Organic Food & Herbal Remedies under
different categories of value added forest products. Through Green Haat
the Ministry of environment & Forest intends to build and
capitalize upon the rich traditional knowledge of the local communities
to augment their forest based livelihood and generate awareness about
the economic significance of forests among all sections of the society.
Green Haat 2013 will be showcasing an array of bio diverse and forest
based products from 10 States involving 55 partner organizations.
Eco Clubs from various schools will participate in activities like
painting, nukad natak, writing, dancing, singing, etc. on “Green Haat”
theme. In the evening cultural performances by Indian folk, forest songs
and dances, ethnic dancers will also be organized.
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