India, Oct. 9 -- A kilometer stretch of the Gurugram-Faridabad road reeks of decay, with heaps of waste seen lying along the roadside, alleged residents and commuters adding that even after a special drive led by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) early this September, the condition of the road remains the same.

Commuters have expressed frustration over the daily accumulation of waste along the roadside. The open waste not only releases a foul stench but also makes it nearly impossible for two-wheelers to navigate the stretch, said commuters. The waste ranges from plastic bags, kitchen waste to construction debris.

Despite multiple special drives aimed at curbing the problem, illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D)...