Cabinet Committees are an essential component of the executive branch of the Indian government, designed to facilitate efficient and focused decision-making on various critical issues. These committees are smaller subsets of the full Cabinet, consisting of selected Cabinet Ministers and sometimes Ministers of State, depending on the nature of the committee. The primary purpose of Cabinet Committees is to streamline the decision-making process, allowing for more detailed examination and discussion of specific policy areas or administrative matters.

Cabinet Committees play a crucial role in the functioning of the government by handling a wide range of subjects, from economic affairs and security to parliamentary affairs and political affairs. They enable the Cabinet to manage its workload effectively, ensuring that complex and specialized issues receive the attention they require without overwhelming the full Cabinet.

The Prime Minister has the authority to constitute, reorganize, and dissolve Cabinet Committees, and typically chairs the most important ones. However, other senior ministers may also chair specific committees based on their portfolios and expertise. The recommendations and decisions of these committees are often brought before the full Cabinet for final approval, ensuring that all significant decisions are made collectively while benefiting from the detailed scrutiny provided by the committees.

Cabinet Committees in India can be broadly classified into two types: Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Committees. Each type serves distinct purposes and functions within the framework of government decision-making.

Standing Committees

Standing Committees are permanent committees that are established to deal with regular and ongoing governmental matters. These committees have a continuous existence and are responsible for handling specific areas of governance on a long-term basis

Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)