<h1>India's Economic Survey 2013-14 Urges Investment in Social Infrastructure, Skill Development, and Women's Empowerment for Growth.</h1> The Economic Survey 2013-14, presented by the Finance Minister, highlights India's underperformance in key Human Development Index indicators such as life expectancy, education, and income. It stresses the need for substantial investment in social infrastructure, skill development, and women's empowerment to harness India's demographic dividend. The survey calls for a revamp of social-sector schemes through a zero budgeting approach, improved delivery mechanisms via technology, and enhanced public access to information. It emphasizes empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions with real power, funds, and functionaries to ensure effective planning, execution, and monitoring of programs at the grassroots level.