New Delhi, July 28 -- 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.

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.

The focus will be on reaching out to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), exporters, industry bodies, and other key participants in India's trade ecosystem.

These awareness programmes will be held in collaboration with export promotion councils, industry chambers, and state governments.

The government aims to ensure that sm...