99. Non-plan expenditure in 2001-2002 is estimated to be Rs 2,75,123 crore compared to Rs 2,49,284 crore in Revised estimates for 2000-2001. The increase in non-plan expenditure is mainly in interest payments (Rs 11,633 crores), defence (Rs 7,539 crore) and Grants to State Governments (Rs 2,221 crore).