Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?

Correct Option

The Cabinet Secretariat functions under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. It serves as the administrative hub for the Cabinet and its Committees. Its primary responsibilities include:

• Preparing the agenda for Cabinet meetings.
• Providing secretarial assistance to the Cabinet and its various Committees, facilitating their smooth operation and decision-making processes.
• Coordinating inter-ministerial activities to ensure effective policy implementation and resolve potential differences between ministries.

Statements 1 and 2 accurately describe the functions of the Cabinet Secretariat.

Statement 3, "Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries," is not a function of the Cabinet Secretariat. This responsibility primarily lies with the Ministry of Finance, specifically its Department of Expenditure and Budget Division, which manages the Union Budget and allocates funds to different ministries and departments.

Incorrect Options

Option (a) is incorrect because Statement 2 is also a correct function of the Cabinet Secretariat.

Option (b) is incorrect because Statement 3, pertaining to the allocation of financial resources, is not a function of the Cabinet Secretariat.

Option (d) is incorrect as it includes Statement 3, which is an incorrect function of the Cabinet Secretariat.