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.

 

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.

 

"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.