The Department of Commerce, Government of India in coordination with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law organised a Sensitisation Program on “Openness to Trade: Economic and Policy Considerations” on 21 July 2022. A special lecture delivered by Professor Arvind Panagariya, Professor of Economics, Columbia University and Former Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog during the programme. Shri Rajiv Gauba Cabinet Secretary, Government of India was the Chief Guest of this programme. Prof. Panagariya discussed on the importance of free trade. He provided insight into studies of certain countries, on their experience with openness to trade. His address also focused on how India can improve its export outlook and growth, especially post-pandemic and the economic considerations to take into account.