India, May 18 -- Gurugram's civic woes - ranging from chronic waterlogging and traffic congestion to sewer overflows and damaged roads - are rooted in "fragmented governance" and "centralisation of powers," according to experts and activists.

The concerns were raised during the "Gurgaon Civic Lab - All Hands Meet", a civic policy discussion initiative organised by Mission 7374 Foundation, a think tank, in collaboration with Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXPGDA) and Digital Futurists, a community of tech experts,, on Sunday.

Speaking at the event, Mission 7374 Foundation president Gaurav Malik said Gurugram's problems could not be solved only through flyovers, drains or construction projects. "The real issue is gove...