India, Sept. 13 -- In a spirited show of civic responsibility, foreigners, local residents and volunteers came together on Saturday to clean up the bustling Sector 56 market - an area that draws hundreds of visitors every day but has long struggled with litter and poor waste management.

The market, known for its eateries, food stalls and heavy evening footfall, was littered with leftover food, plastic bags, and discarded trash strewn across the roads and pavements. "People eat, cook, serve and simply dump waste on the ground. It has become a health hazard," said Aman Verma, an IT executive who helped organise the drive.

The initiative drew hundreds of participants, who not only swept and cleared the area but also engaged with shopkeeper...