India, March 8 -- Despite rapid urban development and its reputation as the Millennium City, concerns over women's safety, accessibility and inclusivity continue to persist in Gurugram, residents said while reflecting on the city's growth on the run up to International Women's Day.

Many residents said that while the city has witnessed significant physical expansion over the years, public infrastructure and civic planning have not kept pace with the needs of women. Kusum Sharma, chairperson of the Suncity RWA in Sector 54, said that despite two decades of development, concerns around women's safety and basic amenities remain largely unchanged.

"It has been over 20-21 years since I started living in Gurugram, and the city has grown immens...