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Kerala Launches Project Zero to Combat Corruption
Kerala’s government has started a new program called Project Zero to fight corruption.
It asks people, especially students, to report bad behavior by officials.
The program gives a special phone number, 1064, where people can call anonymously.
Students become “Vigilance Commandos” and learn how to spot corruption.
The launch was led by the state’s minister and a popular actor, and it aims to make honesty the best choice for everyone.
Project Zero is a Kerala government anti‑corruption campaign launched by Minister Ramesh Chennithala.
The initiative invites citizens, especially students, to report corruption via toll‑free 1064 or the state website.
Youth are recruited as “Vigilance Commandos” to raise awareness and pressure officials in their communities.
The launch event was held at Loyola School Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram, with actor Nivin Pauly as the first commando.
Officials who accept bribes will have their files reopened for review, and honest officers will be rewarded.
- Who
- Home and Vigilance Minister Ramesh Chennithala and actor Nivin Pauly
- What
- Launch of Project Zero, a public movement to expose and reduce corruption
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- When
- Article published 2023 (exact date not specified)
- Why
- To empower citizens, especially youth, to report systemic corruption and promote transparency
Key facts
- Initiative Name
- Project Zero
- Launch Event Location
- Loyola School Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram
- Key Participants
- Ramesh Chennithala, Nivin Pauly
- Contact Number
- 1064
- Website
- vigilance.kerala.gov.in
- Target Group
- Youth, students
Quotes
Ramesh Chennithala
Minister of Home and Vigilance, Kerala
“A robust system of governance can only be built by a citizenry willing to respond and hold those in power accountable. The mindset that glorifies shortcuts over honest effort is part of the culture of corruption, and it falls to the next generation to ask questions and demand evidence to reverse it.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Corruption is not only about accepting a bribe. When a citizen's file is delayed without reason, when an official's ego must be satisfied before a rightful service is delivered, that too is corruption - and it will not be tolerated.”
deccanchronicle.com
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