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The Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS), one of India鈥檚 oldest and most respected worker cooperatives, was honoured as a global exemplar in social entrepreneurship at the 1st ASETT Forum on Social Economy in San Sebasti谩n, Spain. As ULCCS marks its centenary, this global recognition reaffirms its legacy as a transformative force in inclusive development and cooperative governance.The high-level summit鈥攈osted by the Business Confederation of Social Economy of Spain (CEPES) and supported by the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy鈥攂rought together over 100 speakers and leaders from 50 countries, including ministers, policymakers, and social economy leaders, to exchange innovative approaches to reducing inequality and strengthening people-centric labour ecosystems.TK Kishor Kumar, Chief Project Coordinator at ULCCS and Director of the National Labour Federation, delivered a landmark presentation titled 鈥淭he Uralungal Model: A Global Benchmark in Socio-Economic Systems.鈥� His address underscored ULCCS鈥檚 unwavering commitment to ethical business practices, worker ownership, transparency, and long-term human capital investment.Sharing his views, TK Kishor Kumar said, 鈥淯LCCS was born in 1925 amidst colonial hardship, founded by a visionary group of marginalized workers in rural Kerala. A century later, we stand as a living testament to the power of community-led development. Our story is one of resilience, equity, and dignity鈥攙alues that transcend borders and speak to the urgent need for inclusive growth across the world.鈥滱 book featuring ULCCS and other exemplary global cooperative models was shared with participants and attendees during the summit, serving as a key reference in discussions on inclusive economic frameworks. ULCCS and Gujarat-based SEWA were the only Indian institutions invited to participate, spotlighting India鈥檚 vibrant and resilient cooperative sector.The event featured prominent global leaders, including Spain鈥檚 Second Vice President and Labour Minister Yolanda D铆az, Senegal鈥檚 Minister for Microfinance and Social Economy Dione Aliou, Kenya鈥檚 Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kiburi Kilemi, Palestinian Authority鈥檚 Labour Minister Enas Dahadha Attari, Brazil鈥檚 Secretary for Solidarity Economy Gilberto Carvalho, and France鈥檚 Delegate for Social Economy Maxime Baduel.As ULCCS celebrates its centenary, this international recognition underscores its role as a trailblazer in the social economy鈥攊nspiring movements for equity, sustainability, and collective entrepreneurship worldwide. The cooperative鈥檚 story is a testament to the transformative power of community-driven development and sets a global standard for future generations.