The aim of this event is to inform the civil society about trade negotiations, raise awareness about potential impact of trade liberalisation between the EU and India, highlight potential developments, and to hear how civil society's different socio-economic groups view the issue.

Prior to the workshop, the nine EESC members will meet several Indian civil society organisations in the course of bilateral meetings.

The Brussels-based EESC is a consultative body that gives representatives of Europe's socio-occupational interest groups, and others, a formal platform to express their points of views on EU issues.

The EU-India Civil Society Round Table provides a forum for civil society cooperation and contributes to the enhancement of bilateral relations between India and the EU.