Prime Minister of India serves the country by performing various functions. He performs his functions taking responsibilities that are listed below
- The leader of the Country: The Prime Minister of India is the Chief Head of the Government of India.
- Portfolio allocation: The Prime Minister has the authority to assign respective portfolios to the Ministers.
- Chairman of the Cabinet: The Prime Minister is the chairman of the cabinet and conducts the meetings of the Cabinet. He can impose his decision if there is a crucial opinion difference and conflict among the members.
- Official Representative of the country: The Prime minister represents the country for high-level international meetings and he is the ambassador of the country.
- The link between the President and the Cabinet: The Prime Minister acts as the link and bond between the President and cabinet. He communicates and transmits all decisions of the Cabinet to the President which is related to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.
- Head: The Prime Minister is the head of many organisation and programs like Nuclear Command Authority, NITI Aayog, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
- Chief Advisor: He also plays the role of chief advisor to the President.
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