GCDA
(The Greater Cochin Development Authority)
Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) is a statutory government body headquartered in Kadavanthra, Kochi, Kerala, functioning under the Local Self Government Department of the Kerala State Government. Established in 1976, it is dedicated to orderly and planned urban development within the Greater Cochin Regio
Key Details & Responsibilities
- Jurisdiction: Covers an area of 632 km², which includes the Kochi Municipal Corporation (except two wards), 9 adjacent municipal councils, and 21 gram panchayats. [1]
- Core Functions: Formulates master plans, executes Detailed Town Planning (DTP) schemes, and acts as the appropriate authority for land pooling for major projects in the state (such as the Infopark Kochi). [1, 2]
- Infrastructure: Manages numerous housing schemes, commercial complexes (like the Marine Drive Shopping Complex), and sports facilities. [1, 2, 3]
- Administration: Operates under the Kerala Town and Country Planning Act, 2016. [1, 2]