Odisha Govt. Curbs Bureaucratic Role in Cabinet Meetings

The government in Odisha is changing how cabinet meetings work.

They want ministers, the elected officials, to be more in charge.

Before, lots of government workers, or bureaucrats, were in the meetings.

Now, they won't be unless they're specifically asked for help.

This change is to make sure the ministers lead the discussions and make the decisions.

The government says this will fix a problem where the ministers weren't as involved.

The old government is criticizing the changes.

The new rules are already in place.