COMPANY PROFILE

HISTORY OF ULCCS
The humble beginning of Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS Ltd) was during the
phase of historic transformation in the Country. The era of the global awakening against casteism,
superstitions and taboos, has created waves in the region of Kerala too. Leaders like Sree Narayana Guru,
Chattambi Swamikal and Vakbadanatha where the pioneers in Social reforms, who held the helm for
these reformations. Sri Vagbadanantha’s exertion against idol worshiping religious and social stigma has
even attracted the admiration of his opponents. The scholarliness and elocution of Sri Vayalori
Kunjikannan, identified as Sri. Vagbhadanantha has resulted in gaining plethora of pupils across Kerala.

In this historical backdrop, a few prominent personalities, belonging to backward castes, who happen to
be inspired by Sri. Vagbadanatha’s oration, invited him to Karakkadu. (Now known as Madappally) It
was a time where the seeds of modernization and development where in the germination stage. Some
youth even from the forward class, got attracted by guru’s ideology, has joint with him to uproot these
social evils and differentiations. A few who imbibed the motivational sprint from the freedom fighting
movement, headed this uprising social reforms. The landlords have been harassing the under privileged
peasants. Art from the agriculture, for the lowercase, the main activities were confined to toddy tapping
and household works of the landlords. There was general commotion against the misdeeds of the upper
cast people. Instances in which the children of the deprived backward class being severely punished, by
sentencing for whole day imprisonment, for taking bath in the Landlords pond were also not uncommon.
It was this pathetic plight of the society, which facilitated the absorption of the ideologies of Sri.
Vagbadanantha Guru. It was Sri. Karuppayil Kanaran master and Kunnoth Kunjekku Gurikkal, two
leading social reformers, who glimpsed the speech of Sri. Vagbadanantha Guru at Mahe invited him to
Karakkat. Sri. Vagbadanantha Guru’s visit to karakkat in 1922 witnessed the establishment of
“Admavidya Sangam”. Sri. Kuruppoyil Kanaran Master, Kunnoth Kunjekku Gurikkal, Paleri
Chandappan, Vannathikkandi Kannan were the frontrunners of the “Admavidya Sangam”.

The Village was spread with idea s of Sri. Vagbadanantha Guru, experiencing a tremor all over the village
under the banner of “Admavidya Sangam”. The eloquence of the Guru influenced the masses to the
greater extent. He was against all sorts of idol worshipping and was a preacher of a single, God as the
supreme power of universe. This has even resulted in the destructions and demolition of many temples,
transformation of many rituals into mare prayers etc. These acts of the “Admavidya Sangam” have invited
the ire of the landlords, and which was manifested in various forms of abasement towards the members of
“Sangam”. They were branded as ethicist, and have acquired hospitality and ouster from there same
community. The members of Sangam were denied education and schooling

Location and Area of operation

The society is headquarter at Madappally in the Vadakara Taluk of Kozhikode district .Area of
operations of the society is divided into two, which is on the basis of work undertaken at area and member
area . The society gives its membership to the people who belong to Kunnummal, Thooneri, Vadakara
and Thodannur, which are the block area of Vadakara Taluk and Payyoli panchayath in Koyilandy Taluk.
Now the society covers projects all over Kerala.

Liability of the society

According to the Kerala cooperative societies Act 1969, the liability of ULCCS is limited.

Source of Fund

Source of fund of society includes share from govt and members capital loan from govt, fixed deposits
from members and non-members

FORMATION

Formation: These circumstances has paved the way for the establishment of “Admavidya Sangam L.P.
School “, “Uralungal Aikya Nanaya Sangam” an Agricultural Bank for the alienation of financial crisis,
and “Uralungal Coolie Velakkarude Paraspara Sahaya Sangam” , for catering work to the deprived lot. It
was the period of revolution around the world, against the feudalism, where similar ventures were
mushrooming. The first step was the formation of a promoting committee, consisting of 14 members,
namely Chappayil Kunjekku Gurikkal, Parambath Chathan, Kizhakkayil Sankaran, Chembothankandy
Kunjiraman, Madathil Pokkayi, Thattandavida Kanaran, Vannathikkandi Kannan, Punneri Pokkai,
Koyande Valappil Andi, Vannathikandi Kanaran, Srangintavida Kanaran, Pulinjoli Kanaran, and Kandoth
Kanaran.

REGISTRATION

In 1925 the Society was registered under the India Act of 1912. Later under the aegis of the subsequent
committees, the Sangam advanced in length and breath, and in 1967, it accepted the by-law of Labour
Contract Society of the Government and thus got registered as Labour Contract Service Society. In 1974
Government of Kerala aments the rule of classified societies, and made the minimum strength for a 200
members for an A class Society. This was a milestone in the growth of the society. In 1974, the strength
was 82, which was increased to 200, thus bringing the various forms of changes.

1. The Membership base expanded.

2. The Society stated venturing into bigger works with higher investments.

3. Society produced new machineries for advanced constructions.

4. For quarrying earth, sand and gravel, new lands were bought.

After 1980, the society provided work for more people for more number of days, developed the basic
infrastructure and enhanced the technology employment, though with a lot of struggle.

Mission of the society

The focus of the activities of the societal and nation rebuilding by providing appropriate job opportunities
to the downtrodden , through collective initiative of the members in attaining better heights

Vision of the society

The vision of the society is to safeguard the wellbeing of those lives, which have been forbidden the
freedom of work, to render shade and support to that soul which had been orphaned, and to protect of
those lives that were socially, economically, and communally weak
Major clients of the society

The clients of the society include government departments, local authorities, private organizations and
private parties.

 National Highway Department

 State Govt. Departments
 Public Works Department
 KSUDP for Asian Development Bank Funded Projects
 Ministry of Panchayat Raj (DRDA) for rural roads under PMGSY Scheme Local Self Govt. for
building various rural infrastructures etc.

Awards and Certifications

 ISO 9001:2008 Certification.

 NCDC Excellence Award.

 Award for Outstanding Performance in Construction & IT by Lions Club
 Indira Gandhi Sadbhavana Award.
 Karma Ragna Puraskar
 Viswakarma Award
 Sahakarana Keerthi Puraskaram 2011
 JCI award for the remarkable Achievement In Management.

Labour force

The Society started with 14 members, at present the number of Member is 1415 (A Class 672 and 743 C
class Members), by the exclusion of those who has demised and those who left because of other reasons
(like relocation, migration). Apart from this, on a daily basis, the society also employs non-member
workers and local labours from locality of the construction site, amounting a sum total of 628 numbers.
Also the society has facilities for technological supervisions and for imparting the necessary training the
working lot. In terms of infrastructure facilities and work force, the society has a very strong base. All the
members of the society are construction workers. The workers should be well equipped with all tasks
involved in the construction activities. Based on the skills, sincerity, commitment and experience, the non
-member workers are prompted as a member by awarding with membership. The area of membership
limited to Kozhikode district (excluding Faroke Gramapanchayath) whereas the society generally takes up
the contract works in whole state of Kerala.

Today, Society serves as a resort for those workers who lost their works in the traditional industrial
sectors like weaving, coir making, beedi making, and laterite quarrying. The society also hubs workers
who are physically and mentally challenged.

WORKS UNDERTAKEN

In the beginning, the society under took works of wells, aqua ducts, fencing etc. of Malabar District
Board and PWD in the districts of Kannur, Maplappuram, Thrissur and Palakkad. The members were so
committed and dedicated to the growth of the society that, they were prepared to take up works at any
distant location. The governing members were consistent in delivering time framed quality work, started
focusing on the construction of roads, as it provides opportunities for more employees. At present the
society under takes works from PWD, National Highway, KWA, Irrigation Department, Harbour
Engineering, DRDA, KSUDP, Tourism Department, Airport , Railways and other Local Self Governing
Bodies (District, Block, GramaPanchayath). The Society secures works by competing with other private
contractors. From 1954 onwards the Government of Kerala exempts the Society from paying Earnest
Money Deposit (EMD). Also in 1965, when the work Amount exceed the tender amount , the Kerala
Government allotted 10% weight age, which is marked as the first allowances from the Government side.
This was a part of the initial step encouragement from Kerala Government to Labour Contract Society to
sustain in the for front in delivering quality works, by competing with private contractors was a tough
task, possible only with the proper back up from the Government. The Government has always supported
the society by relaxing the limits of executing works, time to time through special Government Orders.
Now the society can takes up the work without financial limit by enjoying the preferential benefits
granted by the Government of Kerala. Considering the meritorious service performances of the Society
the State Government (Local Self Government Department) vide Government order NO (RT)
1011/2003/LSGD dated 21.03.03 is treating society as an “Accredited Agency” to undertake works
directly without tender procedure. And vide G O (P) No.492/06/Fin dated 08.12.06 the works under
Special Development Fund for MLAs are also undertaken directly without tender procedure. Tourism
Department vide order NO.G.O (Rt.) No.5287/09/TSM Dated 23.07.2009 is approved as the execution in
agency in Tourism Department and the Co-operative Department of Kerala vide order no
GO.No.386/2013/Co-op Dated 17/06/2013 is approved as the execution agency in Co-operative
Department and the Public Works Department of Kerala vide order no G.O.(MS) No.18/2014/PWD dated
22-02-2014 is approved as the Accredited Agency in Public Works Department.

Functional Department

 Purchase department
 Human resource department
 Stores department
 Financial department

SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTH OF THE ULCCS

 Strong financial base of the society

 Assets worth more than 900 crores
 Growing number of members
 Fulfillment of social objectives
 Team of skilled labourers, Engineers, technician and administrative staff
 Members are paid daily/weekly basis as per their attendance and the remuneration and welfare
package implemented is the best in the industry.

WEAKNESS OF ULCCS

 Delay in receiving the bill of contract works

 Non-availability of raw material
 Lack of labour
 Delay in completing the work
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE SOCIETY

 Preferential benefit from government of Kerala

 Preference in getting government works
 Less political interference

THREATS OF THE SOCIETY

 Competition from private contractors

 Scarcity of skilled labours
 High cost of raw materials
 Inadequate workers
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

SECRETARY DIRECTOR IN CHARGE

PRODUCTION
FINANCE OFFICER ASSISTANT PROJECT
STORE UNIT
SECRETARY MANAGER
KEPPER

ACCOUNTANT FIXED ASST. FINANCE QUALITY SITE CHIEF PRODUCTION

OFFICER CONTROLLER SURVEYOR LEADER
DEPOSIT ENGINEER MANAGER

SENIOR SENIOR ASST. STORE ENGINEER ASST.SURVEYOR ACCOUNTANT

FINANCE LABOURS
CLERK CLERK KEEPER
ASSISTANTE

JUNIOR SENIOR SENIOR OVERSEER OVERSEER CLERK

CLERK CLERK OFFICER

CLERK CLERK SENIOR

CLERK

CLERK
 UL-INITIATIVES

UL Cyber Park

UL Technology Solutions
ULCCS
UL Foundation

UL Sargalaya handicraft

UL Education
UL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION

UL Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (ULTS) is a subsidiary of Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative
Society Ltd. Who has pioneered in creating Infrastructure and IT Parks. The prime area of operations of
ULTS is in IT and Geo-Spatial field. ULTS delivers high quality reliable geospatial solutions and services
with a skilled and competent team of technocrats having rich experience in geospatial domain. Its
unique ability in delivering end to end solutions in this area has made ULTS, an industry leader in this
area. ULTS is led by experienced and dynamic professionals for providing integrated solutions in IT
application development, GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing, Planning and Designing, Survey and corporate
training.

ULCCS Foundation

ULCCS charitable and welfare Foundation is the social service wing of ULCCS Ltd. aimed at the upliftment
of common man in the fields of health, accommodation and education. The Foundation, which is a non-
profit organization, has been growing steadily under the shade of the deep-rooted, 88 year-old society
and is being promoted together by ULCCS Ltd. and UL Cyber Park. Two areas the Foundation has chosen
to concentrate initially are ‘affordable housing’ and ‘appropriate education’, which are the felt needs of
the time. Since inception in 2011, it has been helping the under-privileged attain better quality of life by
acquainting them with skills and resources through various community service programmes and
educational ventures. For the benefit of students and youth, the Foundation offers assistance and
guidance through its education projects and conducts training programmes, seminars, workshops,
camps, study tours, environmental projects, face-to-face meetings with important personalities and
creative activities. Vaghbadananda educational project was launched by ULCCS Foundation to provide
right resources to under-privileged students with extra-ordinary mental abilities to help them achieve
academic excellence. VEP is one among the two educational services initiated by ULCCS Foundation.
Each year, the foundation sponsors educational expenses of twenty students from the deprived class
through VEP. Centre for Civil Services, another section of ULCCS Foundation, to train those intending to
appear for Civil Service examinations. The aim of this course is to bring awareness among the young
generation to better prepare themselves for exams like IAS, IPS and IFS with respect to new possibilities
in the career industry

SARGAALYA HANDICRAFT
Kerala Tourism Department has set up an exclusive crafts village where traditional artisans can
showcase skills and products, and sell them at fair prices while a visiting foreigner can pick up one or
two lessons of subtleties of crafts-making. This new model for the development of tourism sector, while
helping the craftsmen to ensure better compensation for their toil out, has taken shape at a sprawling
20-acre land, at Iringal Vatakara, Kerala named Sargaalaya. Blending the streams of art and business, the
village throws up a comprehensive platform for exhibition, sale and craft-making while creating a good
market for the traditional artisans as it has the banner of Kerala tourism Department. The more exciting
part is that lots of studious and art-loving tourists and consumers will personally see the process and
skills through the live display of craftsmanship. The execution for the craft Village is entrusted to our
society

UL CYBERPARK

 There is a phenomenal shift in the category of job seekers from uneducated and unskilled to
educated and skilled ones.

 To build a modern IT/ITeS Park at Kozhikode, in a 25.11acre (10.16 Hectare) campus under the
SEZ scheme of the Govt of India.
  Total capital outlay is Rs. 600.00 crore. Project is planned to be implemented in two phases.

 The entire facility is planned as an ecofriendly premise. Processing buildings will be designed in
such a way to qualify for LEED Gold standards.

 Employment to more than 20,000 Professionals

UL EDUCATION

ULCCS sees education as the next major area of focus. In order to make a positive contribution in this
vital area, ULCCS intends to provide major thrust to education through UL Education. UL Education
plans to undertake a series of multipronged interventions at elementary, secondary, tertiary, higher and
skill education levels. ULCCS’s vision is to create a skill based society through skill development
programmers and identified a skill gap between required and available skills. Filling this gap will improve
employability.