16 February 2019 THE STORY OF THE PEOPLE WHO BELIEVED IN DEDICATION, HONESTY, QUALITY, TIME BOUNDNESS AND TRUST ULCCS Ltd.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF MALABAR SOCIAL STATUS Casteism, discrimination and untouchability ECONOMIC STATUS 15% of the population controlled 82% of the land in Malabar URGE FOR EQUALITY Reading news paper in a group Influence of Russian Revolution and other similar movements
Guru Vagbhatananda was against all forms of discriminations in the society, and moreover he believed and propagated that the discrimination of all forms is against the spirit of “advaitha” The oratorical abilities of Guru Proficiency in Sanskrit, scriptures and philosophy The Athmavidhyasangham was formed at “Karakkad” as a forum for the study and propagation of “Athmavidhya” GURU VAGBHATANANDA THE SOCIAL REFORMER
FIGHTING SOCIAL ISOLATION “THEY WERE DENIED SCHOOLING TO CHILDREN, WORK AND EVEN MARRIAGE ALLIANCES ” Athmavidhyasangham lower primary school was formed in 1922 1 3 2 The Aikya Nanaya Sangham was formed in 1924 Uralungal Koolivelakkarude Paraspara Sahaya Sahakarana Sangham was formed in 1925
14 young people, 37 PAISA as capital The first work entrust worth Rs. 925 Sacrifice of workers Long working hours No regular work No regular pay EARLY STAGES OF ULCCS
TURNOVER IN THE EARLY STAGES (1927-1950)
EXPANSION OF TURNOVER FROM 1950-2000
5 5 CHARACTERISTICS Honesty and Integrity Quality – The perfection in everything we do Timeline – Commit and deliver Democratic functioning Elected Directors from workers Annual general body meetings Best in Class PM practices Agile management Involvement of directors in every day planning and execution Teamwork and ownership Employee focused HR practices – Compensation & Benefits
Category Total number Value of work ( in crores) LSGD 577 68.21 Small 812 73.05 Medium 216 348 Major 34 1884 Total 1639 2373.26 NATURE AND TYPE OF WORK UNDERTAKEN (FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2018-19)
BOLD AND FUTURISTIC DECISIONS THAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE Construction of ROB at Chorode and it’s approaches & Construction of Realignment - in 2001 1 2 3 4 Nadukani - Vazhikkadavu - Nilambur - Edavanna - Manjeri - Malappuram - Vengara - Thirurangadi - Parappanangadi Road Construction of Calicut Bypass Phase III - 2003 Construction of Calicut Bypas s Reach II- Reach II 2014 Kozhikode City Road Improvement Project (KCRIP) 5 District Flagship Infrastructure Projects (DFIP) Hill High Way Cherupuzha - Payyavoor - Ulikkal – Vallithode Construction of Flyover at Thondayadu Construction of Flyover at Ramanattukara. Construction of Valiyazheekkal Bridge across Kayamkulam Lake connecting Kollam & Alappuzha districts
EXPANSION OF TURNOVER FROM 2000-2018
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT REDEFINED 5 High level of engagement and security for life On the average 30% higher wage for a worker compared to counterparts Compensation, EPF, ESI, Insurance, scholarships, pension and soft loans Society support for the family is a huge motivator Respect for individual is at highest level Humility and simplicity defines the wisdom as a culture Single minded focus of doing right things for ULCCS and to society The quality and timeliness of every work gives every employee the pride for being part of a visionary organisation
LABOUR FORCE
Director Board Chairman Director Project Manager/Engineer Team Leader Team Member MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE TO DELIVER WITH QUALITY AND TIMELINE
Project Preplanning PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICE Execution planning Quantity & rate analysis Daily Project Review meetings at site Weekly site meetings with the directors Monthly project discussions in the board level Micro level plan Macro level plan Schedule, base and working rate analysis Evaluation of executed works Issues to be sorted Action plan
ASSETS Quarries and crusher units Vehicles Machineries Heavy equipment SELF RELIANCE Technical Departments Construction and QC MEP Civil Interior Quality Control Design and Project Development Design Survey Architectural wing Structural wing MEP Project Development Civil MEP Interior Workshops Automobile & machinery Fabrication Aluminum fabrication Carpentry
NUMBER OF TECHNICAL STAFF
WHAT WE EARNED No profit motive but goodwill Better remuneration, benefits, job security and social status to labourers No labour unrest in the entire history The trusted infrastructure partner for the Government Direct awarding of works by the governments Quality infrastructure
The primary objective is to provide employment to the youth. Service sector was growing as the major contributor in the job market Large number of educated unemployed youth WHY DIVERSIFICATION ?
Challenges Benefits Face changing Best in quality and standards 1st IT Park in the Malabar region 1st IT Park owned by a labour co-operative in India Master plan prepared by Japanese company M/s Nikken Sekkai Architect - CRN LEED-GOLD standard certified by Indian Green Building Council UL CYBERPARK
Objective Provide employment in the IT sector. Currently employee strength is 200 plus. Modernization of in house operations. Business Process Automation Vision Expert work force in Artificial Intelligence Block Chain Data Analytics GIS ULTS 25000 JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN 2025
A project of the tourism department An abandoned quarry spread over 20 acres in a scenic backwater location Houses around 200 craftsmen Exhibit and demonstrate their products and skills Reduced exploitation of craftsmen SARGAALAYA – THE IRINGAL CRAFT VILLAGE
The excellence in constructing and managing Sargaalaya resulted in entrusting the “ Vellar Craft Village” VELLAR CRAFT VILLAGE
UL Foundation UL Education Vaghbhatananda Edu Project DDUGKY IIIC MAPLE UL SKILL University UL Skill Academy School of Development Studies National Skill Park UL Care Nayanar Balikasadanam Madithattu Parashanthi Special School UL FOUNDATION
Glasgow Kelvin College Cambridge University University of Western DC – Australia NSDC IIT Chennai and Thiruppathi NAC CREDAI All India Management Association. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS IN EDUCATION Objective Provide employment in the IT sector. Currently employee strength is 200 plus. Modernization of in house operations. Business Process Automation Vision Expert work force in Artificial Intelligence Block Chain Data Analytics GIS
The objective is to convert the social and economic status of farmers Nochad Integrated Agricultural Project Cold Chain and Dairy Project UL IN AGRICULTURE AND DIARY