I. Introduction The Current Economic Situation Challenges and Goals II. STATE OF THE ECONOMY The Twin Deflcits and Inflation Agriculture Investment Foreign Trade Manufacturing Infrastructure Exchange Rate GDP Growth - Decline and Rise UPA*s Record of Growth III. REPORT CARD OF 2013-14 Path-breaking Decisions Historic Legislations Economic Initiatives Social Sector Initiatives Additional Central Assistance to some States Space Redeeming Our Promises IV. OVERVIEW OF THE INTERIM BUDGET Plan and Non-Plan Expenditure Railways SC Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan, Gender Budget and Child Budget Defence One Rank One Pension Central Armed Police Forces V. FINANCIAL SECTOR Banking Credit to Minority Communities Self Help Groups Education Loans Insurance Financial Markets Commodity Derivatives Market Key Pending Bills Public Debt Management Agency VI. A VISION FOR THE FUTURE VII. REVENUES GST and DTC Funding Scientific Research Off-shore Accounts Changes in Tax Rates VIH. BUDGET ESTIMATES Conclusion • - . ' "» • I .