The Council of Ministers exercises executive authority in India. It comprises senior ministers , who are further classified as Cabinet Ministers , Ministers of State, and Union Ministers of State (Independent Charge). On 9 June 2024, the President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu directed the allocation of portfolios among the members of the Union Council of Ministers as a result of the 2024 general elections. Now, there are 72 ministers including the Prime Minister . There are 30 cabinet ministers ... 🇮🇳 Introduction On June 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath for a third consecutive term, leading a Council of Ministers featuring 30 Cabinet Ministers , 5 Ministers of State (Independent Charge), and 36 Ministers of State. This lineup underscores a blend of senior leadership, regional representation, and focus sectors for the new government. Cabinet Ministers of India The Cabinet Ministers of India are the top-level officials who head various ministries and departments, working under the leadership of the Prime Minister . The Union Council of Ministers is the principal executive organ of the Government of India, which serves to aid and advise the President of India in execution of their functions. [1] It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India and consists of the heads of each of the executive government ministries. Currently, the council is headed by Narendra Modi and consists of 71 fellow members. The council is answerable to the Lok Sabha. [2] A smaller executive body called the Union Cabinet is the ...
