90's

  1. Economic Liberalization, 1991 - Indian economy opened up Consumer Protection Act, 1986 - To provide better protection of consumers' interests
  2. Look East Policy, 1991: To develop economic and strategic relations with the Southeast Asian nations
  3. New Industrial Policy, 1991 - To raise industrial efficiency to international level
  4. Introduction of Panchayati Raj, 1992 - A major push towards strengthening local self-government and promote the development of, and regulate the securities market
  5. Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 - To protect the interests of investors in securities
  6. Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme, 1993 - To develop the constituencies in various sectors like health, education, drinking water etc.
  7. Mahila Samridhi Yojana, 1993 - To provide economic security and financial inclusion of rural women
  8. Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994 - To stop female foeticides and arrest declining sex ratio
  9. Mid-Day Meal Scheme, 1995 - To improve nutritional levels among children and to enhance their enrolment and attendance in schools
  10. National Social Assistance Programme, 1995 - To provide social assistance benefits to poor households for the aged, widows, disabled and in the case of death of the breadwinner