Question

if agriculture and Commerce are state subjects, why do we have ministers of agriculture and commerce in the Union Cabinet ?

Answer 1

Despite agriculture and commerce being state subjects, we have ministers of agriculture and commerce in Union Cabinet because: Both the subjects have wider prospects of inter-state trade. Planning Commission of both agriculture and economy is required for smooth functioning.

Answer 2

• Although agriculture and commerce are the state subjects we have ministers of agriculture and commerce at the union because of the wider prospect of these subjects regarding inter-state trade.
• So a uniform policy has to be legislated.
• Secondly, the agricultural and economic experts are part of the Planning Commission.