What is the Difference Between Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?

Narendra Modi became Prime Minister for the third time on Sunday evening. He first took the oath on May 26, 2014, and then again on May 30, 2019.

Along with Modi, about 72 other ministers also took the oath, given by President Droupadi Murmu. Let’s explain the difference between Cabinet ministers and Ministers of State.

Cabinet ministers and ministers of state are part of the Council of Ministers, which is led by the prime minister. A Cabinet minister is in charge of a sizable government department.

Ministers of State (MoS) are of two kinds. Some MoS have independent charge, which means they do not report to a Cabinet minister. Others are deputy ministers who do report to a Cabinet minister and have specific duties in that department.

There can also be a Deputy Prime Minister, who is the most senior Cabinet minister and steps in if the Prime Minister is absent.

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