Greater Cochin Development Authority

Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) is a statutory body headquartered in Kadavanthra, Kerala, India, established in 1976.

This land later became home for a line of high-rises namely, the GateWay Residency Hotel, the Bay Pride Mall, Kerala Trade Centre etc.

The sub projects of the Kochi Marine Drive include: The largest stadium in Kerala with a seating capacity of 75000, and costed ₹ 75 Crore.

The stadium was constructed in 515 days under the leadership of V.J.Thomas IPS, Ex-Chairman, Greater Cochin Development Authority.

had taken a major role in the implementation of the 22-meter wide & 3 km long Sahodaran Ayyappan Road by getting land surrendered free of cost with the cooperation of Cochin Corporation.

The beauty in the night, Marine Drive, Kochi
The Marine Drive
Marine Walkway
The China-Net bridge
Inauguration of Kochi Marine Drive beautification project
Inauguration of GCDA Kochi Marine Drive beautification project
GCDA Kochi Marine Drive beautification project
GCDA Kochi Marine Drive beautification project
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium