India, Dec. 10 -- Developed almost four decades ago, one of Gurugram's oldest residential areas, Sector 21 is facing numerous civic issues, ranging from broken roads, open garbage dumping, accumulation of construction waste, among others.

According to the sector's resident welfare association (RWA), the sector has 1600 plots, out of which approximately 1200 are occupied, with a population of around 20,000. Residents alleged that despite repeated pleas and protests to the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), the infrastructure and civic facilities in the area have remained broken for over last two decades.

Prakash Lamba, RWA president, said that despite being a large residential colony, the sector does not have an operational direct ...