PPT: Cabinet Committees

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Cabinet Committees of 
India
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Cabinet Committees of 
India
Introduction to Cabinet and Cabinet 
Committees
The Cabinet is the highest decision-making body in India's parliamentary democracy, comprising 
the Prime Minister and senior Cabinet Ministers.
Cabinet Committees
Smaller groups formed to streamline 
decision-making and reduce Cabinet 
workload
Constitutional Status
Extra-constitutional bodies formed under 
Government of India Transaction of 
Business Rules, 1961
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Cabinet Committees of 
India
Introduction to Cabinet and Cabinet 
Committees
The Cabinet is the highest decision-making body in India's parliamentary democracy, comprising 
the Prime Minister and senior Cabinet Ministers.
Cabinet Committees
Smaller groups formed to streamline 
decision-making and reduce Cabinet 
workload
Constitutional Status
Extra-constitutional bodies formed under 
Government of India Transaction of 
Business Rules, 1961
Why Cabinet Committees?
Handle complex issues requiring detailed 
examination
Facilitate coordination among ministries
Speed up decision-making by delegating 
authority
Ensure focused attention on critical policy 
areas
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Cabinet Committees of 
India
Introduction to Cabinet and Cabinet 
Committees
The Cabinet is the highest decision-making body in India's parliamentary democracy, comprising 
the Prime Minister and senior Cabinet Ministers.
Cabinet Committees
Smaller groups formed to streamline 
decision-making and reduce Cabinet 
workload
Constitutional Status
Extra-constitutional bodies formed under 
Government of India Transaction of 
Business Rules, 1961
Why Cabinet Committees?
Handle complex issues requiring detailed 
examination
Facilitate coordination among ministries
Speed up decision-making by delegating 
authority
Ensure focused attention on critical policy 
areas
Constitutional & Legal Framework
The Cabinet is mentioned in Article 352 (added by 44th Amendment, 1978)
Cabinet Committees are established under Rules of Business (1961), not in Constitution
Article 77(3): President frames rules for smooth government business
Prime Minister is empowered to constitute or discontinue committees as needed
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Cabinet Committees of 
India
Introduction to Cabinet and Cabinet 
Committees
The Cabinet is the highest decision-making body in India's parliamentary democracy, comprising 
the Prime Minister and senior Cabinet Ministers.
Cabinet Committees
Smaller groups formed to streamline 
decision-making and reduce Cabinet 
workload
Constitutional Status
Extra-constitutional bodies formed under 
Government of India Transaction of 
Business Rules, 1961
Why Cabinet Committees?
Handle complex issues requiring detailed 
examination
Facilitate coordination among ministries
Speed up decision-making by delegating 
authority
Ensure focused attention on critical policy 
areas
Constitutional & Legal Framework
The Cabinet is mentioned in Article 352 (added by 44th Amendment, 1978)
Cabinet Committees are established under Rules of Business (1961), not in Constitution
Article 77(3): President frames rules for smooth government business
Prime Minister is empowered to constitute or discontinue committees as needed
Features of Cabinet Committees
M e m b e r s h i p
Usually 3-8 members, mostly Cabinet 
Ministers
L e a d e r s h i p
Mostly chaired by Prime Minister; some by 
senior ministers
T y p e s
Standing (permanent) and Ad hoc (temporary)
R e v i e w
Decisions can be reviewed by full Cabinet
Can occasionally include non-Cabinet ministers or special invitees for specific expertise