About Us
About Us
Kerala State Construction Corporation Ltd (KSCC Ltd)
The Kerala State Construction Corporation Ltd. (KSCC Ltd) was established in 1975 vide G.O.(MS) No. 39/75/PW dated 27.02.1975 as a fully owned Government of Kerala Undertaking. The Government of Kerala holds 100% of the share capital of the Corporation.
KSCC was constituted with the primary objective of curbing the prevailing practice of cartelisation among private contractors, who often quoted exorbitant rates and delivered substandard quality works. To address this, the Government deemed it necessary to create a dedicated public sector agency capable of executing major government projects efficiently, economically, and with assured quality.
Vision and Objective
The core objective of KSCC is to develop quality structures and infrastructure facilities for public welfare at reasonable cost. Guided by this vision, KSCC has successfully executed and managed several major infrastructure projects across the State of Kerala, covering roads, bridges, buildings, and institutional facilities.
Governance and Management
The affairs of KSCC are managed by the Managing Director, subject to the direction, control, and supervision of the Board of Directors. The Board comprises:
Hon’ble Minister for Public Works & Registration – Chairman
Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department – Vice Chairman
Chief Engineer, Irrigation Department (IDRB) – Member
Chief Engineer, PWD (Roads) – Member
Chief Engineer, PWD (Buildings) – Member
Representative from Finance Department – Member
The total staff strength of KSCC at present is 167.
The delegation of powers within KSCC is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Corporation. Based on this, the Board of Directors delegates powers to the Managing Director for the conduct of the day-to-day affairs of the Corporation.
Sources of Income
The present sources of income for KSCC include:
Centage charges from works executed through KIIFB
Consultancy charges received from various client departments
Role as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
KSCC has been nominated as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for several KIIFB-funded projects under various departments, including:
SC/ST Department
Construction of Model Residential Schools (MRS), Industrial Training Institutes (ITI), hostels, and related infrastructure amounting to ₹225 Crores.
Registration Department
Construction of 3 Registration Complexes and 49 Sub-Registrar Offices worth ₹100 Crores.
Out of these, 23 Sub-Registrar Offices have been inaugurated, and the remaining works are in good progress.
Home Department
Construction of 6 Court Complexes with an estimated cost of ₹175 Crores.
Thalassery Court Complex – work in good progress
Court Complexes at Koothuparambu, Palakkad, Ranni, Peerumedu, and Nedumkandam – in approval stage
Other Major Assignments
Execution of works under the Kasargod Development Package, including the construction of a Mini Stadium at Kallikadavu, Kasargod District (in good progress).
Construction of “Sthree Souhrida Vishrama Kendras” (women-friendly waiting centres) at various locations, amounting to ₹1 Crore, under KSCC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy.
Execution of two major bridges at Moolampilly – Pizhala for GIDA, which were inaugurated recently.
Construction and maintenance of buildings for various colleges under RUSA.
Engineering and Administrative Setup
The supervision and execution of projects are carried out by the Engineering Wing of KSCC, headed by the Managing Director and supported by:
2 General Managers
1 Deputy General Manager
7 Regional Managers
Project Engineers, Assistant Project Engineers, and Engineering Assistants
The Engineering Wing is supported by:
A well-established Accounts Branch, headed by the Finance Manager and Chief Internal Audit Officer
An Establishment Wing, headed by the Secretary
KSCC employs a highly qualified and experienced team of engineering professionals. Estimates are prepared using PRICE software, and the entire contract finalisation process is carried out through e-tendering, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
Financial Performance
As per the 2019–2020 provisional accounts, KSCC recorded a net accumulated profit of ₹70.39 Crores. KSCC is one of the few Kerala Government Undertakings consistently operating in profit.
Major Prestigious Projects Executed
Some of the landmark projects executed by KSCC include:
Legislature Complex
Second Annex Building, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram
Two bridges at Cement Kavala on MC Road
Kumbalam–Aroor Bridge, Cochin Bypass
Court Complexes at Ernakulam and Perumbavoor
Malayattor–Kodanad Bridge
Thadikkakadavu Bridge
Regulator-cum-Bridge at Purappillikkavu
Athirappilly–Malakkappara Road
Kottappuram Bridge
Vaisyambhagom Bridge
Keezharoorkadavu Bridge
Mancombu Bridge
Looking Ahead
Over the years, KSCC has emerged as a prominent infrastructure consulting and executing agency in the State of Kerala, contributing significantly to the development of public infrastructure. With a strong foundation of experienced professionals, advanced technology, and a robust administrative framework, KSCC looks forward to a bright future and continues to play a supportive role in the development of society, the State, and the Nation.