Dilli Haat

Coordinates: 28°34′23″N 77°12′31″E / 28.573162°N 77.208511°E / 28.573162; 77.208511

Dilli Haat, Delhi

Dilli Haat is a open-air food plaza cum craft bazaar located in Delhi, run by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC). At present Delhi has two such bazaars, one near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Sri Aurobindo Marg, opposite INA Market on Sri Aurobindo Marg established in 1994. The second, Dilli Haat is situated in Pitampura, in North Delhi, at Netaji Subash Place was established in April 2008. Dilli Haat has permanent food stalls representing each state of India, giving a complete variety of tastes available all over India, while the crafts stall change every 15 days. ^[1]

History

Dilli Haat was established jointly by Delhi Tourism (DTDC), Govt. of Delhi and NDMC, D.C. (Handicrafts) & D.C. (handlooms), Ministry of Textiles & Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India and opened in March 1994.^[1] Around 2003, this market became fully wheelchair-accessible, including an accessible bathroom.^[2][3][4] This is a relative rarity in India. Delhi's second Dilli Haat, the Dilli Haat, Pitampura, also was developed by DTTDC in Pitampura, close to Pitampura TV Tower and spread over 7.2 hectares, was opened in April 2008.^[5][6] There are plans to open more Dilli Haats all over Delhi.

Over the years, Dilli Haat has become a venue of crafts, music, dance and cultural festivals, for example India's first comic convention, Comic Con India was organized at Dilli Haat, INA, in February 2011. ^[7][8]

Overview

Buying and selling at Dilli Haat's Nature Bazaar

Hillary Rodham Clinton, visiting Dilli Haat, New Delhi, 2009.

There are also stalls of crafts from all over India, and from a variety of cultural traditions of India.

Unlike the traditional weekly market, the village Haat, Dilli Haat is permanent. Some shops are permanent but other sellers are rotated, usually for fifteen days.^[9] Products offered may include rosewood and sandalwood carvings, embellished camel hide footwear, sophisticated fabric and drapery, gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts, and silk and wool fabrics. Shows promoting handicrafts and handlooms are held at the exhibition hall in the complex. To sell wares, there is an application process and spaces are allocated according to which state the seller is from.^[10] In all, Dilli Haat, INA Market has 62 stalls allotted on a rotational basis to craftsmen a payment of INR 100 per day for a maximum period of 15 Days.^[1]

Accessibility

Dilli Haat, INA Market is accessed through INA underground station of Delhi Metro, which opened in 2010^[11]; while Dilli Haat, Pitampura is serviced by Netaji Subhash Place Metro Station. It is situated on Ring Road Near AIIMS. From NDLS Rly station you can reach by Delhi Metro. From Delhi Airport You can Reach by bus crossing AIIMS.

Entrance

Dilli Haat is open to public, 10.30 am to 09.00 pm., seven days a week, at a nominal entrance fee, Rs. 20 (Adult), and Rs. 10 (Children).^[12][1]

Different handicraft stalls at Dilli Haat

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  Framed Madhubani paintings in a shop at Dilli Haat

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  Tribal Papier Mache products at Dilli Haat.

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Dilli Haat Delhi Tourism.
2. ^ Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality. "The first barrier free tourist spot in New Delhi, India". http://www.sath.org/index.html?pageID=2379. 
3. ^ "Barrier-free Dilli Haat fails to provide a wheel chair". The Hindu. 2004-08-29. http://www.hindu.com/2004/08/29/stories/2004082904690400.htm. 
4. ^ "Module 4:Design Considerations". Rehabilitation Council of India. http://rehabcouncil.nic.in/pdf/module4.pdf.  (page 36 shows a photograph of a wheelchair ramp at Dilli Haat)
5. ^ "Dilli Haat now in Pitampura". The Times of India. Nov 1, 2003. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Dilli-Haat-now-in-Pitampura/articleshow/261675.cms. 
6. ^ "CM inaugurates Pitampura Haat". Indian Express. Apr 14, 2008. http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/cm-inaugurates-pitampura-haat/296391/. 
7. ^ India to host its first ever Comic Con IBN Live, Jan 13, 2011.
8. ^ "Shilpostav 2011 begins Today". Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India. 17 September, 2011. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=76065. 
9. ^ "Dilli Haat". Delhi Guide. http://www.thedelhicity.com/DelhiGuide/Dgu_lnd/dillihaat.htm. 
10. ^ "Dilli Haat Operation and Management Rules– 2006". http://delhitourism.nic.in/downloads/dhrule.doc. 
11. ^ "INA likely to be one of the busiest metro stations". The Hindu. July 26, 2010. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article534776.ece. 
12. ^ "Dilli the Haat". http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/001731.html. 

External links

• Information on Dilli Haat webpage at Delhi Tourism (DTDC)
• Haat Design Image of a Haat model designed by an architecture student of SPA, Delhi.