Cabinet Secretariat of India
| Cabinet Secretariat मंत्रिमंडल सचिवालय |
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| Location | New Delhi |
| Coordinates | 28°36′54″N 77°12′21″E / 28.61500°N 77.20583°ECoordinates: 28°36′54″N 77°12′21″E / 28.61500°N 77.20583°E |
| Composition method | Executive selection (Qualifications imposed) |
| Authorized by | Constitution of India |
| No. of positions | 921 (2016 est.) |
| Website | Cabinet Secretariat of India |
| Cabinet Secretary of India | |
| Currently | Pradeep Kumar Sinha |
| Since | 14 June 2015 |
The Cabinet Secretariat (Hindi: मंत्रिमंडल सचिवालय; IAST: Mantrimandala Sacivalya) is responsible for the administration of the Government of India. It functions from the Secretariat Building, New Delhi, where most of the Cabinet of India sits. It comprises a set of two buildings on opposite sides of Rajpath which are home to some of the most important ministries of the Government of India, situated on Raisina Hill, New Delhi, India.
The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 and the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961, facilitating a smooth transaction of business in Ministries/ Departments of the Government by ensuring adherence to these rules. The Secretariat assists in decision-making in Government by ensuring Inter-Ministerial co-ordination, ironing out differences amongst Ministries/ Departments and evolving consensus through the instrumentality of the standing/ ad hoc Committees of Secretaries. Through this mechanism new policy initiatives are also promoted.
The Secretariat Building houses the following ministries:
The Secretariat Building consists of two buildings: the North Block and the South Block. Both the buildings flank the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The terms 'North Block' and 'South Block' are often used to refer to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of External Affairs respectively.
The Secretariat Building was designed by the prominent British architect Herbert Baker. The building adopts elements from Rajputana styles of architecture. Examples include the use of Jali – decorated to protect from the scorching sun and monsoon rains of India. Another feature of the building is a dome-like structure known as the Chatri, a design unique to India, used in ancient times to give relief to travellers by providing shade from the hot Indian sun.
The style of architecture used in Secretariat Building is unique to Raisina Hill.
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