Home Minister Kerala 2026: Ramesh Chennithala | Home Department Additional Chief Secretary: 0471-2333174 | Portfolio: Home, Vigilance, Prisons, Fire and Rescue Services, Coir Industry | Party: INC | Constituency: Haripad, Alappuzha | In office since: May 18, 2026
Home Minister of Kerala 2026 — Ramesh Chennithala
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Ramesh Chennithala |
| Portfolio | Home, Vigilance, Prisons, Fire and Rescue Services, Coir Industry |
| Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Constituency | Haripad |
| District | Alappuzha |
| In Office Since | May 18, 2026 |
| Born | May 25, 1956 (age 70), Chennithala, Alappuzha, Kerala |
| Personal Website | rameshchennithala.com |
| facebook.com/rameshchennithala (13.8 lakh followers) | |
| 2026 Election Victory | 68,184 votes, margin of 23,377 from Haripad constituency |
| MLA Since | 1982 from Haripad constituency (multiple terms) |
| Previous Role | Leader of Opposition, Kerala Legislative Assembly (2016-2021) |
Ramesh Chennithala — Minister Office Contact 2026
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Minister Office Address | Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 695001 |
| Grievance Portal | keralacm.gov.in |
| Kerala Government Portal | kerala.gov.in/cabinet-ministers |
Home Department Kerala — Official Contact Details 2026
| Officer/Section | Direct Phone | PABX Extn | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sri. Subrata Biswas IAS Room No. 357, Main Block |
0471-2333174 | 8455 | 9446581100 |
| Additional Secretary Shri. Simji Joseph Room No. 368, Main Building |
0471-2327109 | 8464 | 9847372322 |
| Additional Secretary Smt. R. Sheela Rani Room No. 365, Main Block |
0471-2335465 | 8872 | 9495305103 |
| Additional Secretary Smt. Geetha L. Room No. 656, 3rd Floor South Block |
0471-2335462 | 8905 | 9048112447 |
| SSA Section | 0471-2333637 | 8438 | — |
| SSB Section | 0471-2333485 | 8719 | — |
Kerala Police — Emergency and Important Numbers
| Service | Number | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Police Emergency | 100 | 24×7 |
| Women Helpline | 1091 / 181 | 24×7 |
| Cybercrime Helpline | 1930 | 24×7 |
| Kerala Police WhatsApp | 9497900100 | 24×7 |
| Anti-Narcotic Cell | 1800-599-0019 | 24×7 |
| Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau | 1064 | 24×7 |
| Fire and Rescue Services | 101 | 24×7 |
| Child Helpline | 1098 | 24×7 |
| DGP Office Thiruvananthapuram | 0471-2722023 | Office hours |
| State Police Chief | 0471-2721547 | Office hours |
Home Department Kerala — Key Functions
- Maintenance of law and order across Kerala — through Kerala Police
- Administration of Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services
- Kerala Fire and Rescue Services — 101 emergency number
- Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau — investigates government corruption
- Civil Defence and Home Guards administration
- Prosecution of criminals — Directorate of Prosecution
- Administration of Coir Industry and Coir Board
- Border management and passport police matters
How to File Complaint to Home Minister Kerala
- For police complaints: Visit nearest police station or dial 100
- For corruption complaints: Call Vigilance helpline 1064
- For cybercrime: Call 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in
- For general grievances: Submit at keralacm.gov.in/grievance
- For serious matters: Write to Home Minister, Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 695001
Previous Home Ministers of Kerala
| Minister | Period | Government |
|---|---|---|
| Ramesh Chennithala | May 2026 — present | Satheesan UDF Government |
| Pinarayi Vijayan (CM held Home portfolio) | May 2021 — May 2026 | Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| Ramesh Chennithala | January 2014 — May 2016 | Oommen Chandy UDF Government |
| Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan | April 2012 — December 2013 | Oommen Chandy UDF Government |
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