Noida, 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," said Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, director, HCL Foundation. The initiative works across more than 40 clusters in more than 10 states. The 24 stalls will remain open throughout the weekend. Local artists from Noida, including Bihari women practising Madhubani art, displayed their work. Poonam (single name), who works with the Efrah NGO and runs a stall at the conclave, said, "Our group has been associated with My E-Haat since its inception. We sell crocheted items and other handmade crafts." The foundation has also incorporated AI and cloud computing to verify the authenticity of products....