The document discusses India's New Economic Policy of 1991 which aimed to liberalize and open up the Indian economy. It was introduced when India was facing an economic crisis in 1991 under the government of P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Manmohan Singh. The key aspects of the new policy included structural reforms, market deregulation, privatization of public sector companies, and policies to encourage foreign investment. The goals were to make the economy more market-oriented and boost economic growth. The reforms led to liberalization of trade and industry, and helped drive increased economic growth, foreign investment, and a more globalized Indian economy over the years.