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E-Uday – HCL hub and spoke project

HCL Foundation (HCLF) was established in 2011 as the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of HCL Technologies in India. It is a value-driven, not-for-profit organization that thrives in contributing toward national and international development goals, impacting the lives of people and communities through long-term sustainable programs.

The Foundation aims to alleviate poverty and achieve inclusive growth and development through a lifecycle-based integrated community development approach, with a thematic focus on Education, Health, Livelihoods & Skilling,  Environment, and Disaster Risk Reduction & Response. Child protective strategies, inclusion, and gender transformative approaches remain central in all initiatives of the HCL Foundation, thus ensuring comprehensive development.

Thematic Area: Enterprise and Employment: Setting Supply Chain between Artisan producer groups and E-Hat

Proposed Location: Nagpur Hub and Spoke Model: Covering –Bamboo (Chandrapur ), Community stitching center (Nagpur) Khadi (Amrawati), and Nagpur Hub Office With the objective of strengthening the Handicraft Supply Chain and providing a greater say for the Artisans/ primary producers in the entire value chain, the ‘My E-Haat’ initiative is broadly categorized into Backward Integration and Forward Linkages.

While Forward linkage will be taken care of by HCL, backward linkages are critical to getting the right kind of product through a structured supply chain. The need of the hour is to work on the entire value chain, through the Enterprise Development Model for Creative Cluster.

There are four main aspects of this: end-to-end cluster development, raising awareness around artisan and social causes, design/diversification intervention, and digital-enabled interventions. The 3 identified clusters are based out of Nagpur in a hub and Spoke model. The most important aspect is productizing this art into utility products. Create responsible community artisan groups that can handle the supply chain and generate revenue in the cluster through livelihood interventions.

                                                        

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Dr. Megha Phansalkar is the Founder and Chairperson of Tisser Artisan Trust, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering rural artisans across India. She is an Urban and Regional Planner with a strong background in development and livelihood projects.

The idea of Tisser was born during her work with the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) at the World Bank. She observed that thousands of artisans in rural India depend on traditional crafts for their livelihood, yet lack market access, innovation, and fair pricing.

In 2015, Dr. Megha Phansalkar founded Tisser Artisan Trust as a social venture to:

  • Support rural artisans and weavers
  • Revive traditional handicrafts
  • Create sustainable livelihood opportunities

Today, Tisser has built a network of 10,000+ artisans across multiple states in India, focusing especially on empowering women artisans.

-Dr.Megha Phansalkar
Founder and Chairperson
Tisser Artisan Trust

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Nutan Kajbaje

Head – Craft Innovation, Product Development & Training

"If creativity had a favourite person, it would probably have Nutan on speed dial!" 🎨✨

Nutan Kajbaje leads the Craft Innovation, Product Development & Training department with a perfect blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and practical expertise. She is passionate about transforming traditional craft techniques into innovative, market-ready products while inspiring others to develop their creative skills.

With extensive experience in pattern making, garment construction, embroidery, craft development, and skill training, she has successfully trained aspiring artisans, students, and community groups to create products that are not only beautiful but also functional and commercially viable. She has also been involved in community outreach and women's skill development initiatives focused on traditional embroidery and yarn crafts.

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Ganpathy Venkatchalam leads the Finance, Compliance & Operations department, ensuring that every process runs smoothly, every regulation is followed, and every rupee is accounted for. With a sharp eye for detail and a calm approach to complex challenges, he keeps the organization financially sound, operationally efficient, and fully compliant.

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With expertise in brand strategy, corporate communications, media relations, digital outreach, public engagement, content development, and stakeholder communication, Surendra works to strengthen the organization's identity while building meaningful connections with communities, partners, and the public. His focus is on creating authentic communication that informs, engages, and inspires.

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Geetha Vijayasarathi

Head – Programs, Partnerships & Sustainability

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Geetha Vijayasarathi leads the Programs, Partnerships & Sustainability department, bringing together people, organizations, and ideas to create meaningful and lasting social impact. She believes that the best solutions are built through collaboration, where every partnership adds value and every program creates opportunities for communities to thrive.

With expertise in program planning, stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, project management, and sustainable development, she works closely with government bodies, corporate partners, NGOs, academic institutions, and community organizations to design and implement impactful initiatives. Her focus is on ensuring that every project not only achieves its goals today but continues to make a difference tomorrow.

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