Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees 3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The Cabinet Secretariat functions directly under the Prime Minister and is responsible for providing secretarial assistance to the Cabinet and its committees. Its key functions include:

Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings: The Cabinet Secretariat compiles and circulates the agenda for Cabinet meetings and its various committees. It ensures that all necessary documents and background materials for the agenda items are prepared and circulated in time. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees: It provides comprehensive secretarial support to the Cabinet and its standing/ad hoc committees. This includes preparing minutes of meetings, communicating decisions to the concerned Ministries/Departments, and monitoring the implementation of these decisions. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries: The allocation of financial resources to various Ministries and Departments is primarily the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance, especially through the Union Budget process. The Cabinet Secretariat does not perform this function. Thus, statements 1 and 2 accurately describe the functions of the Cabinet Secretariat.