Draft:Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers

Politics of Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers is the executive wing of Government of Jammu and Kashmir and headed by Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, who is the head of government and leader of the state cabinet. The term of every executive wing is for 5 years. The council of ministers are assisted by department secretaries attached to each ministry who are from IAS JK Cadre. The chief executive officer responsible for issuing orders on behalf of government is Chief Secretary to the state government.