FTF-I is recognized as an effective national-level network in terms of its membership, programme interventions and visibility among international Fair Trade organizations, government departments, grassroots producers, NGOs and consumers. FTF-I advocates and lobby’s with the Government in India for Fair Trade.
FTF-I also closely associates with policy lobbying groups towards making the Government of India considerate towards the problems being faced by the artisans and farmers. FTF-I participates in the policy formulation consultation process of non-governmental organisations organized by Oxfam, various NGO-forums on bilateral trade policies, environment action groups, etc.
Lobbying activities have been undertaken by to influence policymakers to adopt Fair Trade friendly policies, through presenting position papers to concerned bodies, joint delegations and making appeals to policy level authorities. FTF-I also builds networks with stakeholders at the local, national and international level.