Gurugram, Oct. 30 -- For Karan Khanna, a 40-year-old resident of Sushant Lok-1, contributing to Gurugram's development means addressing some of the everyday problems he encounters, from garbage accumulating along roadsides to children whose families struggle to afford their education.

He says he spends his own money to get waste cleared from roadsides and supports the education of girls from financially disadvantaged families by paying their school fees and providing books and other learning materials.

Having watched Gurugram transform from a relatively quiet town into a major urban centre, he believes its progress should also be reflected in cleaner neighbourhoods and improved access to basic necessities.

"Gurugram has progressed trem...