HCLFoundation Celebrates India's Craft Heritage, Empowers Artisans
HCLFoundation's My E-Haat initiative celebrated India's handicraft heritage and explored ways to strengthen the sector. The program has assisted over 5,500 artisans, increasing their income by 20-30% by enabling direct sales. The My E-Haat Conclave 2025 facilitated discussions on technology, innovation, and market access for artisans.
The announcement pertains to a CSR initiative and does not involve any direct financial transactions, strategic shifts, or regulatory changes that would significantly impact HCL Technologies' business operations or market valuation.
The announcement details a corporate social responsibility event focused on celebrating and supporting India's handicraft sector. While positive in nature, it does not directly impact the company's financial performance or stock price.
HCLFoundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of HCLTech in India, hosted the My E-Haat Conclave 2025 in Noida to celebrate and strengthen India's handicraft sector. The initiative has supported over 5,500 artisans across 10+ states and 40 clusters, aligning with the 'vocal for local' vision. The My E-Haat portal allows artisans to sell directly to consumers, increasing their income by 20-30%.
The conclave, in its third edition, featured dialogues, product showcases, and cultural performances, bringing together artisans, industry stakeholders, government representatives, civil society, and academia. Keynote addresses were delivered by Shri M. Raja Murugan, MD of TRIFED, on artisan empowerment, and Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General of Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, on sustainable livelihoods through innovation.
Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, SVP, Global CSR, HCLTech and Director, HCLFoundation, highlighted the initiative's aim to strengthen the handicraft value chain by guiding artisans from product inception to market connectivity, enhancing their skills and digital literacy. The event's theme was "Woven Stories: The Looms of Legacy," with panel discussions focusing on turning heritage into economic power and unlocking market access through technology.
India's handicraft sector provides livelihoods to over 7 million people, with women comprising over 56% of artisans. In FY25, India's handicraft exports reached ₹15,000 crore.
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