Is there a need to rationalize the large number of ministries in the Government of India? Discuss with logical arguments. (Answer in 200 words)

64th Amendment Act, 2003 added Article 164(1A) which limited the strength of no council of ministers to less than 15% of total strength of house. Need to Rationalize large number of ministers in Government 1. Huge expenditure inclined by state [i] Jumbo cabinet leads to increased expenditure on minister by state machoques. • Shelters like jitsima house, other benefit need to be 2. Ministers understand in civil time • Many ministries like urban poverty alleviation, pension etc have become redundant in cultural sector. • Steel, textile etc can be merged into single ministry under machoques.

Why required → Amalgamation of several ministries to create larger more encompassing ministries → Proper coordination and speedy clearances in existing ministries → Departments under a ministry should be pursued instead of a new ministry The government made to move away from narrow political interest of accommodating increased number of politicians. Minimum governance and maximum governance should be the guiding member.

— Pakshal Secretry · AIR 8