India, Dec. 22 -- Turning a stretch of the Dwarka Expressway into a civic commons, Sadak-Utsav on Sunday showcased how citizen participation and governance reforms can reshape urban life in Gurugram, organisers said. Held in Sector 106, the half-day festival drew nearly 4,000 residents and focused on city uplift through community engagement, civic awareness and inclusive urban planning, they added.

Organised along the Dwarka Expressway, the event began at 8am and continued till noon, converting a misty winter morning into a large-scale public gathering. Three performance stages were set up across an expansive green lawn, allowing smooth crowd movement and clearly defined sound zones, a layout organisers said was inspired by international...