Mon Jun 30 04:45:40 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A fire at Dilli Haat in New Delhi on April 30, 2025, destroyed the stalls of 24 artisans. The Delhi government will provide each artisan with ₹5 lakh in financial relief and a free stall at Dilli Haat INA for six months (July 1 – December 31), allocated via lottery. The total relief package is ₹1.20 crore.
**News Article:**
**Delhi Government Offers Relief to Artisans After Dilli Haat Fire**
*New Delhi, June 30, 2025* – The Delhi government has announced a substantial relief package for artisans whose stalls were destroyed in a fire at Dilli Haat on April 30, 2025. Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra stated that each of the 24 affected artisans will receive ₹5 lakh in financial assistance to help them recover from their losses.
In addition to the financial aid, the government will provide each artisan with a stall at Dilli Haat in INA free of charge for six months, starting July 1 and running until December 31, 2025. The allocation of these stalls will be determined through a lottery system to ensure fairness.
“Our government is committed to safeguarding the interests of artisans and providing them with the necessary support,” Mishra said, emphasizing the administration’s dedication to helping the artisans resume their livelihoods.
The relief package, totaling ₹1.20 crore, was approved by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and is expected to be disbursed shortly. This initiative aims to provide immediate assistance to those impacted by the devastating fire, allowing them to rebuild their businesses and continue their craft at the popular Delhi Haat venue.
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