The Times of India 03.09.2012
GCDA website to wear a new look soon
KOCHI: The official website of Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) will soon wear a new look with advanced features. The GCDA is drafting plans to rope in young professionals to redo its official website and make it an interactive web portal. Unlike the existing website www.gcdaonline.com, the new site will
incorporate features like separate links for citizens to interact with
officials, and also to obtain and check data on the status of various
projects implemented by the authority.
incorporate features like separate links for citizens to interact with
officials, and also to obtain and check data on the status of various
projects implemented by the authority.
Speaking on the plan, GCDA chairman N Venugopal
said, “Some youngsters have come forward with ideas to improve the
website and make it more user-friendly. The GCDA is happy to welcome
ideas from public on various features that need to be incorporated in
it.” He said though no amount has been earmarked for the redo,
sufficient funds will be provided as and when the proposal get going. The chairman dismissed the practice of giving the task of reworking
website to a government agency.
said, “Some youngsters have come forward with ideas to improve the
website and make it more user-friendly. The GCDA is happy to welcome
ideas from public on various features that need to be incorporated in
it.” He said though no amount has been earmarked for the redo,
sufficient funds will be provided as and when the proposal get going. The chairman dismissed the practice of giving the task of reworking
website to a government agency.
“In case we get a private organization
to work on the project at a lesser cost, GCDA will opt for it. The
authority does not want to compromise quality and efficiency,” he said.
The agency will consider options like providing reference numbers to
people who register complaints and grievances through the site. Citizens
will be able totrack the status of their complaints and action taken.
to work on the project at a lesser cost, GCDA will opt for it. The
authority does not want to compromise quality and efficiency,” he said.
The agency will consider options like providing reference numbers to
people who register complaints and grievances through the site. Citizens
will be able totrack the status of their complaints and action taken.
