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 |
Kerala Government 2026 — Related Pages
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Ramesh Chennithala is the Home Minister of Kerala in the VD Satheesan cabinet formed after the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. Ramesh Chennithala is a member of the INC and represents the Haripad constituency. The VD Satheesan cabinet is a UDF government.
The official contact details of Ramesh Chennithala, Home Minister of Kerala, are available through the Kerala Government official website at kerala.gov.in and through the minister’s official office. Contact details are listed on this page above. For official correspondence, use the ministerial office address in Thiruvananthapuram.
Ramesh Chennithala represents the Haripad constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. Ramesh Chennithala is a member of the INC party and won the Haripad seat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections as part of the UDF alliance led by the Indian National Congress.
Ramesh Chennithala is a member of the INC. As Home Minister in the VD Satheesan cabinet, Ramesh Chennithala represents the INC in the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition government of Kerala formed in 2026.
The Kerala Home Minister is responsible for overseeing the Home department of the Kerala state government, formulating policies, administering the department budget, and implementing government schemes related to Home in Kerala. As minister, Ramesh Chennithala is accountable to the Kerala Legislative Assembly for the performance and administration of the Home department.
To contact Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, you can reach the ministerial office through the contact details listed on this page. Official correspondence can be sent to the Minister of Home, Government of Kerala, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram. Public grievances can also be submitted through the Kerala Government’s online portal at keralagrievances.gov.in.
Information sourced from Kerala Government official ministers page and Kerala Legislative Assembly records. Updated September 2026.
Profile by Robins Antony, Webova Soft, Changanacherry, Kerala. Data sourced from official Kerala Government records as of September 2026.
