<h1>UPA Government Achieved Above-Trend GDP Growth with Economic Stability and Infrastructure Improvements from 2004 to 2014.</h1> The Finance Minister stated that the UPA Government achieved above-trend growth rates during its terms, with GDP growth averaging 8.4% from 2004-2009 and 6.6% from 2009-2014, surpassing the 33-year trend rate of 6.2%. Despite a recent GDP decline from 7.5% in Q1 2011-12 to 4.4% in Q1 2013-14, measures have stabilized growth to at least 5.2% in late 2013-14. The economy is reportedly more stable, with improvements in fiscal and current account deficits, inflation, and exports. Notable achievements include increased food production, power capacity, rural roads, and health expenditure over the past decade.