The total number of members In the Union Council of Ministers in India shall not exceed-

According to Article 75(1A) of the Indian Constitution, the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Union Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This provision was introduced by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 to prevent the formation of oversized cabinets and ensure administrative efficiency. The amendment also applies to State Legislative Assemblies, where the size of the Council of Ministers is similarly capped at 15% of the total strength of the Assembly, with a minimum requirement of 12 ministers for states. It is important to note that the limit is specifically based on the strength of the lower house (Lok Sabha) rather than the total membership of both houses of Parliament.