ENA Global 2025-07-28 16:10:14 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jul 28 (KNN) </strong>The Indian government is set to organise 1,000 outreach programmes across the country to raise awareness among businesses about the benefits and opportunities under the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Officials from the Department of Commerce said the initiative will help stakeholders understand how to take advantage of the trade deal once it is finalised.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The focus will be on reaching out to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), exporters, industry bodies, and other key participants in Indias trade ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These awareness programmes will be held in collaboration with export promotion councils, industry chambers, and state governments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The government aims to ensure that smaller businesses, often left out of such dialogues, are included and well-informed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Officials stated that the outreach will highlight how the FTA can help improve market access and reduce tariffs, especially in sectors like textiles, leather, gems and jewellery, and food products.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The India-UK trade pact is currently in its final stages, with most chapters of the agreement already closed. The FTA is expected to boost bilateral trade and investment, provide smoother access to the UK market, and encourage economic growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The government believes timely outreach will prepare Indian businesses to compete effectively once the agreement comes into effect.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">It also aims to dispel myths and provide clarity on tariff reductions, rules of origin, and other technical aspects of the trade pact.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This large-scale engagement will ensure that the benefits of the India-UK FTA reach businesses across all regions and sectors, empowering them to make the most of the trade partnership.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42974 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/india-plans-1000-outreach-events-to-boost-awareness-on-uk-trade-deal 2025-07-28 16:10:14 knnindia.co.in