India, Dec. 13 -- The third edition of the 'My E-Haat Conclave' opened on Friday at the Noida Haat in sector 32, bringing together artisans, industry stakeholders, government representatives, civil society and academia. The three-hour event, which began at 3pm, featured discussions, product showcases and cultural performances.

My E-Haat is an online marketplace aimed at bridging the gap between local artists and customers. The conclave, as part of the HCL foundation initiative, has supported over 5,000 artisans across diverse craft traditions.

"This year's edition is a celebration of looms, in line with National Handicrafts Week. We have fabrics from across India. The aim was to make citizens interact with the artisans directly," said D...