Distinguish between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet

Union Executive (10)

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, is the most Powerful Institution in the Indian Polity. In this context, answer the following: Distinguish between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet.

Answer

Council of Ministers

  • Consists of all the three categories of ministers.
  • The PM may or may not consult them.
  • Rarely meets as a whole.
  • Does not advise the President.
  • Larger Group.
  • May or may not hold important portfolios.

Cabinet

  • Is a group of senior ministers holding important portfolios.
  • The PM always consults them.
  • Meets as frequently as possible.
  • Advises the President through the PM.
  • Smaller Group.
  • Hold important portfolios.
  • Exam Year: 2019