Question

Explain the three categories of the council of Ministers

Answer 1

i) The Cabinet Ministers: The Cabinet Ministers hold important portfolios like Home,

Defence, Finance, External Affairs, Railways, etc. The Cabinet Ministers have a right

to attend meetings of the Cabinet. They determine the policy and programme of the

Government.

ii) Ministers of State: They may or may not hold an independent charge of any

portfolio. The Prime Minister may or may not consult them. They do not participate in

the Cabinet meetings.

iii) Deputy Ministers: They assist the Cabinet Ministers and the Council of Ministers.

They take no part in Cabinet deliberations.