D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), commented on the role of the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) in an article published by The New Indian Express, highlighting the need for greater clarity in urban governance and planning.

According to Dhanuraj, 

“One question that has always been before GCDA is: what exactly is its mandate? It is supposed to improve the quality of life in the city, but does it have a vision plan for Kochi? Those questions remain unanswered.” 

He further noted, 

“It is time such institutions that fragment urban development are dissolved and constitutional bodies like the corporation are strengthened to undertake holistic development planning.”

The article was published in The New Indian Express on July 3, 2026. Read the full article here.