Q. 1. Write a letter to the Editor of a magazine Expressions, New Delhi on the deterioration in the standard of living in your city. Give suggestions for improvement. Sign yourself as PMR.
15A Model Town
Delhi
April 5, 20XX
The Editor
Expressions
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-110001
Sir
Sub: Deteriorating standard of living in the capital city.
Through the columns of your reputed magazine, I wish to express my views on the deteriorating standard of living in the capital city of Delhi.
What does the standard of living actually mean? Does it mean possessing expensive goods of comfort and beauty, living in posh bungalows or, the overall decent and peaceful living conditions including health and hygiene, pollution-free environment, and above all, a value-based society.
Considering all these, the living conditions in Delhi are really appalling. Dumps of garbage, heavy traffic congestion on the roads, growing atmospheric pollution, high levels of noise pollution, overcrowding at public places, etc., throw ample light on the deterioration in the people’s standard of living. Our lungs are hungry for fresh air and green belts.
The large number of immigrants, from other states to Delhi, put tremendous pressure on the resources of the city. The housing problem is growing rapidly with lack of civic amenities. The life is so busy that there is little interaction among neighbours. Hurry and worry is what best describes the life in the capital city. With growing consumerism and rising prices, the disparity between rich and poor is increasing day by day. Something judicious needs to be done to remedy this situation. More green belts and ‘silence zones’ should be created. The unrestricted inflow of people to Delhi should also be checked. Only then the standard of living can be improved.
Yours truly
PMR
Q. 2. Write a letter to the Editor of National Herald, New Delhi about water scarcity in your locality suggesting ways to improve the position of water supply. You are Ramnath/ Reema of Ghaziabad.
A-24, Kavi Nagar
Ghaziabad
April 2, 20XX
The Editor
National Herald
New Delhi-110001
Sir
Sub: Water crisis in Kavi Nagar
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities towards the problem of water scarcity in our locality.
It is still early summer and the residents are already facing acute water shortage in the area. The supply is cut off at 8.30 a.m. in the morning and is restored only for half an hour in the evening between 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Since the timings are erratic, many people, especially, the working couples are unable to store water. Frequent complaints to the Jal Board haven’t yielded any result as the authorities express their helplessness saying that one of the tanks of the Hyderpur Water Treatment Plant is under repair and has been shut down for a month or so thereby affecting the water supply in the area. But it is nearly one and a half months since the problem began, yet there is no respite to the residents.
The Jal Board should, in the meantime, make provisions for water tankers at different horns of the day. Also, measures must be taken to expedite the repair work.
Yours truly
Ramnath /Reema
Q. 3.You are Hemant/Himakshi. Write a letter to the Editor of The Herald, New Delhi expressing your anguish over the problems faced by people due to illicit liquor and the deadly chemicals like anthrax.
Examination Hall
New Delhi-110058
5th April, 20XX
The Editor
The Herald
New Delhi-110002
Sir
Sub: Terror caused by illicit liquor and anthrax
The recent deaths due to the consumption of illicit liquor and the fear generated in the minds of people on account of anthrax is a matter of great concern.
We often hear or read about people dying due to the consumption of illicit liquor, but never come to know about the follow up action or the punishment given to the guilty. What a tragedy! Families get ruined, children orphaned but the illegal trade continues unabated. Why is our government so apathetic towards this social curse or maybe, keeps the eyes closed deliberately because the custodians of law have their palms greased through these means only.
However, we, the awakened citizens, must raise our voice against this evil. We must try to educate not only the children but adults also. Responsibility can also be given to the Gram Panchayats and the best village or Panchayat should be awarded if they Eire able to eradicate this menace from their villages.
Another problem, I need to address is the problem of global terrorism. The people have yet to recover from the trauma of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers when they are confronted with a still more dangerous and threatening problem—the problem of bioterrorism. Prominent personalities in different countries are being targeted through the deadly bio-chemical like anthrax sent in letters. Is man degenerated to such an extent that he can kill another human being using such means? The US government has taken strong steps to check this deadly act. However, if the guilt is proved on anybody, the person(s) must be given exemplary punishment to eliminate this heinous crime completely. I am sure that the contents shared here express the views of many. In the hope that sanity may prevail among people someday.
Yours truly
Hemant
Q. 4. Write a letter to the Editor of The Hindu on the fear that is spreading among people due to their anxiety over the widespread terrorism in the world. Give suggestions to ‘ curb such anti-social activities. You are Vikram/Varsha.
Examination Hall
Delhi-110065
March, 20XX
The Editor
The Hindu
New Delhi-110002
Sir
Sub: Widespread fear of terrorism
Through this letter of mine, I wish to express my concern over the widespread fear caused in the minds of people because of growing terrorist activities all over the world.
Terrorism as a method to achieve political aims has become a worldwide phenomenon. However, the shameful and hideous terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in the USA has given terrorism a new dimension. The daring assault on the dignity and prestige of one of the largest democracies of the world has shattered the faith of people completely. What is worse, it has left religious fanaticism behind as its offspring. The widespread communal riots as a fallout of these terrorist activities in India has instilled a great fear in the minds of common people. As it is, in the cross fire of political game, it is always the common man who suffers the most.
Stringent methods must be taken to restore peace and harmony in the country. One must keep the interests of the nation above the interests of the community or the individual. Sanity must prevail at all costs.
Yours truly
Vikram
Q. 5. You have noticed many stray animals on the road during the busy hours of the day. These animals have caused traffic jam as well as accidents. You have already written to the concerned authorities but no action has been taken so far. So write a letter to the Editor of a leading newspaper telling him about the nuisance created by the stray animals. Sign your name as PreetiIKrishnan, C/5, Assam.
Preeti
C/5, Assam
15 March, 20XX
The Editor
The Indian Express
Guwahati
Sir
Sub: Nuisance created by the stray animals
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities of the Municipal Corporation regarding the plight of the residents of Bow Bazaar. While going to school at 8.50 a.m, I notice many stray animals wandering here and there on the busy market roads. The position is almost the same a repeat performance in the afternoon. Sometimes these animals cross the roads in a long unending array, thus causing traffic blocks as well as accidents. These animals create a health hazard too by urinating everywhere. Huge heaps of dung are lying here and there. Flies hover over them and insects breed inside them.
We have already written to the concerned authorities but no action has been taken so far. The authorities are requested to depute officials to catch these stray animals and send them to the police pen. If unclaimed, these might be auctioned. It is hoped that an early action will be taken by the concerned authorities.
Yours truly
Preeti
Q. 6. Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India, highlighting the problems of the Housing Cooperative Society to which you have recently shifted.
B-6, Saraswati Vihar
New Delhi-110078
19 September, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi
Sir
Sub: Problems of Saraswati Vihar
I want to highlight the problems of Saraswati Vihar—a Housing Cooperative Society to which I have shifted recently. I request you to give them wide publicity to attract the attention of the officers concerned.
The colony has electric poles but there is no provision for street light. There is complete darkness when there is a breakdown in domestic power supply.
The roads have uncovered manholes over the sewerage lines. These have caused a couple of accidents. An eight year child was saved from death only yesterday.
The garbage disposal system is very poor. Perhaps the municipal authorities do not take cognizance of the existence of this Housing Society at all. It is only once in a blue moon that a truck visits the area to collect household refuse. May I hope that the authorities will pay attention to the genuine difficulties of the residents and take effective remedial action?
I do hope you will champion our cause.
Yours truly
Avinash
Q. 7. You are Aman/Aditi studying in Bharat School, Lucknow. The road leading to your school is very congested and full of potholes. Students and parents are often caught in a traffic jam. In spite of several representations, the government has not done anything to improve the condition of the road. Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India, drawing the attention of the government to this problem.
Bharat School
Lucknow
23 August, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
B.R. Marg
Lucknow
Sir
Sub: Traffic congestion on Rajaji Road
Through the columns of your newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the appalling condition of the road leading upto Bharat School. The entire stretch is narrow, congested and covered with numerous pot holes. This often causes a traffic jam and inconvenience to students and staff of the school. A lot of time is wasted both in the morning and afternoon when the school buses have to leave.
The school has filed several complaints to the local authorities but they seem to have fallen on deaf ears. The situation worsens during the monsoon. It can also become dangerous threat to pedestrians. On behalf of the school students, I request the authorities to take immediate action to rectify this condition.
The improvement in the condition of the road will ease traffic congestion and ensure the safety of the citizens.
Yours truly
Aman
Q. 8. You are a resident of Mahalakshmi Apartments, Patparganj, Delhi. Your residential area is flooded with roadside dwellers who are deprived of the basic civic amenities like light, public toilets and bathrooms. Write a letter to the Editor of The Hindustan Times, highlighting the problems of these roadside dwellers, and also the problems posed by them to the public. Give suggestions for improvement.
Mahalakshmi Apartments
Patparganj
Delhi
7th Feb., 20XX
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
KG. Marg
New Delhi
Sir
Sub: Restoring basic amenities to the roadside dwellers of Patparganj
Through the columns of your renowned paper, I would like to request the authorities concerned to provide basic amenities to the roadside dwellers of Patparganj area.
Due to floods the residential area of Mahalakshmi Apartment, Patparganj has been flooded with roadside dwellers who are deprived of the basic civic amenities such as light, public toilets and bathrooms. The local authorities should immediately set up tents for these people, provide medical aid and make available other necessities at the earliest.
They have lost their huts due to floods. Everything is wet and unusable.
I’m sure these lines in the columns of your paper will awaken the concerned authorities to : take urgent remedial measures to help the roadside dwellers.
Thanking you
Yours truly
XYZ
A Resident
(Mahalakshmi Apartments)
Q. 9. You are Sunil / Sunita, staying at Mayur Vihar, Delhi. Your locality being away from the main city, the poor bus-service adversely affects the life of the residents. Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India, highlighting the problems faced, and also giving a few possible solutions.
3 Ankur Apartment
Mayur Vihar
Delhi
10 May, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
New Delhi
Sir
Sub: Transport dilemma
Through the columns of your newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned transport authorities regarding the plight of Mayur Vihar residents. As you are aware Mayur Vihar is a large colony on the outskirts of Delhi. The residents of Ankur Apartments are facing the brunt of isolation as there is no bus stop within a radius of 2 km. Since the bus connection is unavailable, other modes of transport like the autos and taxis also do not have a stand nearby. It becomes extremely difficult to commute from the place except in one’s own vehicle.
It is proposed that the bus service should be provided at the earliest so that the inconvenience being caused to residents presently is permanently removed.
Looking forward to an early action by the concerned authorities.
Yours truly
Sunita
Q. 10. You are Prakhar /Pummy staying at the Adarsha Apartments, Mayur Vihar, Phase-I, New Delhi. There is no bus stop within the radius of 2 km from the apartments, causing a lot of inconvenience to the residents. Write a letter to the Editor of The Hindustan Times drawing attention of the government to this problem of the residents for rectification.
Prakhar
5, Adarsha Apartments
Mayur Vihar, Phase I
New Delhi
10 May, 20XX
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi
Sir
Sub: Transport dilemma
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the Delhi transport authorities regarding the plight of the residents of Mayur Vihar.
As you are aware, Mayur Vihar is a large colony on the outskirts of Delhi. The residents of Adarsha and Ankur Apartments in Phase I are facing the brunt of isolation as there is no bus stop within a radius of 2 kms. Since bus connection is not available, other modes of transport such as autorickshaws and taxis also do not have a stand nearby. Under these circumstances it becomes extremely difficult to commute from the place except in one’s own vehicle. It is therefore suggested that the city bus service should be extended to this colony so that the inconvenience being caused to the residents now is removed for ever.
Looking forward to an early action by the authorities concerned.
Yours truly
Prakhar / Pummy
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