The Hindu / The Statesman / Onmanorama

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala launched 'Project Zero', a major anti-corruption initiative with zero-tolerance policy. Key features include ₹5,000 rewards for citizens providing verifiable video evidence of corruption, whistleblower identity protection, digital complaint systems, AI-assisted monitoring, comprehensive revision of the 1969 Vigilance Manual, and increased trap cases and surprise inspections.

Manifesto Context: “Set up an independent State Vigilance Commission to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms.” — Independent State Vigilance Commission (Governance Sector)

This news event serves as critical documentation of government policy implementation. The UDF government led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has moved forward with initial execution, setting timelines and department guidelines to fulfill this commitment within the specified legislative session.