5.3. Functions of the Council of Ministers

♤ The main functions of the council of ministers are mainly to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his functions.

♤ Since the ministry is the highest organ of the Government of India, it determines all the policies relating to the country`s administration. It also has the responsibility of formulating internal and foreign policies. Peace and prosperity of the country depends largely on the policy formulated by the Ministry.

♤ The ministers are not only the head of the executive departments, but are also important members of the majority party in the legislature or at least having majority support in the legislature.

♤ The Ministry also plays a key role in determining the economic activity of the state. Currency, banking, commerce, trade, insurance and formulation and implementation of other plans are regulated and controlled by the Ministry as well.