About:
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- These are created under the Business Rules of the government, 1961.
- Government has around 58 ministries and several departments.
- It is headed by a minister.
- A Secretary is the administrative head.
Role and function
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- Ministries are responsible for policy formulation, while departments handle execution and administration.
- Ministries are responsible for decision making.
- These deal with budget, planning, drafting bills, parliamentary questions, annual reports etc.
