President is the constitutional head of the government. He appoints the ministers. President invites the legislative leader of the majority party in the lower house(Loksabha) to form the government. The leader become Prime Minister and chooses his cabinet. The Council of Ministers comprises Cabinet Ministers, Minister of States (independent charge or otherwise) and Deputy Ministers. Prime Minister communicates all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to administration of affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation to the President. Generally, each department has an officer designated as secretary to the Government of India to advise Ministers on policy matters and general administration. The Cabinet Secretariat has an important coordinating role in decision making at highest level and operates under direction of Prime Minister.

• President of India
• Prime Minister`s Office
• Cabinet Secretariat
• Directorate of Public Grievances (DPG)