India, May 16 -- For Abhay Kumar Mishra, a resident of Sector 22 and President and CEO of Jindal Realty, Gurugram is both an achievement and a missed opportunity-a city that has grown rapidly into a global hub but still lacks basic infrastructure.

Mishra (66) moved to Gurugram in 2008 from Delhi due to its proximity to the airport and growing importance as a business destination.

He has watched the city evolve into a corporate powerhouse and says places likeCyber City reflect Gurugram global identify, attracting people from across the country and abroad.

However, he points to major gaps in urban planning. "The biggest issue is last-mile connectivity.There are no proper footpaths or safe pedestrian route to metro stations. Walking is th...