Letter to The Editor Class 12 CBSE Format, Samples and

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Letter to The Editor Class 12 CBSE Format, Samples and Examples

Letters to the editor of a newspaper or magazine forms an important part of the paper. It
voices the opinion of the people and provides them a platform to express their agreement,
disagreement or reaction to the news and views contained in the newspaper. These letters
raise issues of social, political and economic interest and generally centre round public
reaction. Sometimes a reader expresses personal clarification or issues denial. In short,
‘Letters to Editor’ provide a forum to the readers to express their strong feelings and
reactions to local, national and international issues.
Some important points:

1. Format : Same as that of the business letters.

2. The inside address : The Editor, ABC (Newspaper), XYZ (City)
3. Salutation : Sir/Madam
4. Complimentary close : ‘yours faithfully’ or ‘yours truly”
SOLVED QUESTIONS

Question 1:

DETERIORATING LIVING STANDARD

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.
Answer:
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

Question 2:

WATER-SCARCITY

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.
Answer:
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

Question 3:

ILLICIT LIQUOR AND ANTHRAX

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.
Answer:
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 bio terrorism.
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 some day.
Yours truly,
Hemant

Question 4:

FEAR OF TERRORISM

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.
Answer:
Examination Hall
Delhi-110065 3
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

Question 5:

STRAY ANIMALS

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.
Answer:
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
Question 6:

PROBLEMS OF HOUSING SOCIETY

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.
Answer:
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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

Question 7:

TRAFFIC JAMS

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.
Answer:
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

Question 8:

BASIC CIVIC AMENITIES

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.
Answer:
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)

Question 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.
Answer:
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

Question 10:

BUS STOP

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.
Answer:
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

Question 11:

OPEN MANHOLES

You are Reshma/Raghu staying at the Press Apartments of Nagpur. The main road leading to
this colony has three open manholes causing frequent accidents at night. Also, it gets so dark
after seven in the evenings in winter that the children and women of these apartments just
cannot venture to move out alone during night time. Write a letter to the Editor to The Times
of India drawing attention of the government to this problem of the residents.
Answer:
Reshma
5 Press Apartments
Nagpur
7 March, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Veer Savarkar Marg
Mumbai
Sir
Sub: Plight of press apartments
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to bring to your kind notice as well
as that of the authorities concerned to the plight of the residents of Press Apartments.
The colony has three open manholes which have been a source of fear and anxiety to the
residents. In fact two little children—aged seven and nine belonging to the nearby slums—
have already lost their lives. Moreover since these open manholes lie on the main road
leading to the colony, it becomes difficult for the commuters to use the road after darkness
prevails, especially in winters. Women and children are the worst affected. They do not
venture to move out as soon as it gets dark.
It is earnestly hoped that the authorities competent to redress our grievances will pay
attention to our plight and get the manholes covered and also provide street lights to this
neglected colony.
Yours truly
Reshma
Question 12:

CAPITATION FEE

You are a social worker. You are upset as some good schools are exploiting the parents at the
time of admission by taking capitation fee in the name of donation or building fund. Write a
letter to the Editor of a national daily highlighting this corrupt practice. Sign the letter as
Rahul/Rakhi.
Answer:
Rahul
5, Ambedkar Street
Nagpur
15 March, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Veer Savarkar Marg
Mumbai
Sir
Sub: Capitation fee—a curse
I wish to draw your kind attention to the increasing menace of capitation fee which has
become prevalent in schools at the time of admission. Although nobody seems to be in favour
of this practice it is going on unchecked.
To me it seems nothing short of corruption to seek funds in the name of buildings, facilities
etc. Isn’t it a shame that in a country where education was once free, it is now being sold and
that too at a price. This unfair pressure on parents is taking a toll and it is high time a
legislation is drawn up against this malpractice. Awareness against this extraction of money
in the name of donation or building fund should be created. All sections of society including
parents, teachers, students and educationists should come up in arms against this system and
force the educational institutions to discontinue this evil practice forthwith. Providing quality
education is one thing and the misuse of funds under the garb of capitation fee is quite
another.
I urge the government to take stringent action against these dealers of education and lay down
as well as enforce strict laws to curb this menace.
Yours truly
Rahul/Rakhi

Question 13:

OVERCROWDED CLASSES

You are a social worker. You feel upset as some of the good schools are admitting as many as
60-70 students in a class just to mint money. This is adversely affecting academic standards.
Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily highlighting this corrupt practice. Sign the letter
as Jaishri/Ranjan.
Answer:
Ranjan
7, Reiki Street
Mumbai
16 March, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Veer Savarkar Marg
Mumbai
Sir
Sub: Commercialisation of education
I wish to draw the attention of the public in general and authorities in particular to the crass
commercialisation prevalent in the good schools renowned for providing quality education.
My son goes to a prestigious public school which admits students after conducting so many
tests and charging a hefty amount as various funds. To a casual onlooker the system appears
restrictive and selective, but the overcrowded classrooms with 60 to 70 students in the
primary section tell a different story. Almost every section of every class is in a similar
situation. Even though the school works in two shifts there doesn’t seem to be any respite
from the ever increasing size of the class.
The overcrowding of classrooms adversely affects the academic standards. It is very difficult
for any teacher, howsoever, resourceful to build any rapport or conduct interactive sessions in
such large classes. The curriculum is ‘covered’ in a poor manner. The academic values are
brushed aside with nonchalance and the sole factor that governs the school authorities is the
money that these large numbers rake in.
Will the authorities look into this sad state of affairs and bring an end to this
commercialisation of education resulting in falling academic standards?
Yours truly
Ranjan

Question 14:

OPENING OF A POST OFFICE-CUM-TELEGRAPH OFFICE

You are Rama/Ranjan Srinivassan of Gacchibowli, Hyderabad, where there is no post office.
Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily drawing the attention of the government to this
basic need of the residents of your area. Justify the opening of a post office-cum-telegraph
office in your locality in not more than 200 words.
Answer:
Rama Srinivasan
Gacchi Bowli, Hyderabad
10 March, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Hakimpet, Hyderabad
Sir
Sub: No post office in our locality
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the
government authorities to the following:
(a) Our colony in Gacchi Bowli has more than ten thousand residents.
(b) We do not have basic amenities like post office-cum-telegraph office in our area. We face
a lot of inconvenience because of the above and many a time urgent mail is lost due to
careless handling. On approaching the sub-post office, we are told that they would not
register our complaint. Since ours is a newly established colony, no one is willing to listen to
our problem. Our colony is in dire need of a post office.
I am sanguine that the competent authorities will be kind enough to pay heed to our need and
open a branch post office in our locality.
Yours truly
Rama Srinivassan

Question 15:

STREET LIGHTS

You are Aakanksha tAbhijeet staying in Kanishka, Cooperative Group Housing Society,
Indira Nagar, Mumbai. There are no street lights on the main road leading to this colony. The
road gets so dark after seven in the evenings in winter that the possibility of some major
accident cannot be ruled out. Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily drawing attention
of the government to this serious problem of the residents of Indira Nagar.
Answer:
Aakanksha
123A, Kanishka
Cooperative Group Housing Society
Indira Nagar
Mumbai
7 March, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Veer Savarkar Marg
Mumbai
Sir
Sub: Kanishka in the dark
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to bring to the notice of the
authorities concerned the appalling state of civic amenities in our city.
Our colony has been in darkness with no street light for the last six months. There are no
street lights even on the main road leading to this colony. This road gets so dark after seven
in the evenings in winter that the possibility of some major accident cannot be ruled out.
Moreover, the crime rate has gone up. In fact, it has now become a serious problem to go out
especially in winter evenings. The women and children of the locality are the worst sufferers.
Even the playtime of the children has been adversely affected as it is now restricted to sunset
time.
On behalf of the residents of the colony I request the authorities to wake up and take
immediate steps to ensure that street lights are in working orders so that major accidents are
averted.
Yours truly
Aakanksha /Abhijeet

Question 16:

NOISE POLLUTION
Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India, complaining about the noise pollution in
your locality drawing the attention of the government to take steps to check the same. Sign as
Gaurav/Gauri, Janata Nagar, Ahmedabad.
Answer:
Gaurav
23, Janata Nagar
Ahmedabad
7 October, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Mumbai
Dear Sir
Sub: Noise pollution in Janata Nagar
Your paper brought out a special supplement on the state of noise pollution in our city but
nothing worth mentioning has been done since then to reduce the level of noise. During peak
hours the noise level crosses 100 decibel mark. It is feared that constant exposure to high
level of noise for long periods may not only cause deafness but also induce other diseases like
headache, hypertension and blood pressure.
Ours is a posh locality situated in a lush green area. It was the most quiet area in the city.
However, for the last one year, there has been a steady increase in noise pollution and it has
become intolerable. Even at late night one can hear loudspeakers blaring out marriage songs,
jagran bhajans or election speeches. Although high pitched noise is no good for any one, its
worst victims are the students whose concentration is disturbed and the people suffering from
hypertension and heart related ailments.
Will it be possible for you to invite the attention of the civic authorities towards our plight?
Will they impose some curbs and restraints on the use of loudspeakers after 10 pm?
Yours truly
Gaurav /Gauri

TEST YOUR SKILLS

1. Write a letter to the Editor, The New Indian Express drawing attention of the
concerned authorities to the misused and poorly maintained subways in Chennai. Give
your suggestions. You are Ram/Rani living at 10, Kamraj Street, Chennai.
2. You are Karthik/Krithika of Chennai. Of late, chain-snatching incidents are increasing
in the city. Write a letter to the Editor of The New Indian Express Drawing the
attention of the concerned authorities. Also give suggestions.
3. You are Anand/Anandi of Mumbai. You are upset to find that the only public garden of
your locality has been grabbed by the local self-styled ‘Netas’. Write a letter to the
Editor of The Hindu drawing the attention of the government to this unauthorised
occupation. (’Word limit: 150 words)
4. You are Amrit/Amritha of Bangalore. You are disturbed at the non-availability of
essential commodities in the Fair Price Shops of your area. Write a letter to the Editor
of The Hindu drawing the attention of the authorities to the irregularities in the Fair
Price Shops. (Word limit: not more than 150 words)
5. You are Rohit/Rohini of Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore. You feel depressed at the
poor performance of India at Olympics and feel that poor facilities and the
discouraging attitude of the government are the root cause. Write a letter to the Editor,
 The Times of India expressing your views on how the standard of performances in
sports can be improved in India. (Word limit: not more than 150 words)
6. Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India about the poor attention and the
negligence on the part of the medical staff in some of the government hospitals of
Chennai. Sign as Peter/Yana of No. 117, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. (Word limit: not
more than 150 words).
7. You are Ranjan/Rajani of 25, Civil Road, Damoh, Bihar. You feel concerned at the
gradual decay of historical monuments in India in general and in Bihar in particular.
Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India describing the decay and degeneration
that the historical monuments are facing in your state and also suggest some steps to
maintain them properly.
8. You are Rakesh Gupta of Durga Colony, Hoshiarpur. There is a wine shop in the
vicinity of the famous Durga Temple. The drunkards and riff-raffs create ugly scenes
near the holy place. You have written to the local authorities to shift the shop to some
other place, but to no avail. Write a letter to the Editor, The Tribune, Chandigarh
highlighting the nuisance caused by the drunkards and suggesting ways to overcome
the problem.
9. You are Supriya Pathak of Indira Nagar, Benaras. Write a letter to the Editor of The
Times of India, New Delhi about the misuse and poor maintenance of public parks in
your city.
10. You are Ranjit Singh of 27, Surya Colony, Jaipur. You feel disturbed after reading the
news of starvation deaths in villages of Rajasthan. Write a letter to the Editor of The
Jaipur Herald drawing his attention to the sufferings of the poor in this year of severe
drought and suggesting measures of providing relief to the unfortunate victims.
11. Write a letter to the Editor of The Indian Express about the impact of watching too
much television on the health and studies of school going children.
12. You are Nandita Patnaik of 25, Ring Road, Cuttack. You came across an advertisement
based on laser technology to help ladies look best. You feel strongly about the dangers
inherent in the use of these synthetic chemicals and over exposure of skin to laser
beams. Write a letter to the Editor of The Sun, highlighting the possible dangers to the
users and suggesting action against the exploiters.
13. Pramod Goel of Shimla is worried that despite a legal ban on trafficking of drugs, a
large number of school going youth are becoming drug addicts. Write a letter to the
Editor of a local newspaper pointing out the harmful effects of drug addiction and
suggesting steps to curb it.
14. You are Aditi/Aditya Verma of 27, Begham Pul, Meerut. A tanning factory is proposed
to be set up in the new industrial area just across the playing fields of your school. You
feel strongly about this plan as it would prove disastrous for the health of young
children as well as other citizens. Your protests to the authorities have borne no fruit.
Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India highlighting the problem and offering
suggestions.
15. You are Savita Sen of 23, Rifle Lane, Jhansi. You are worried that in spite of a legal
ban on child marriages in the state, thousands of child marriages are performed on
‘Basant Panchami’ day. She writes a letter to the Editor, The Bhopal Times expressing
her strong views against child marriage and advocating some immediate steps to arrest
this social evil.
16. As a traveller of Blue Line buses in Delhi you are a witness to their rash driving and
other problems the passengers have to face daily. Write a letter to the Editor The Indian
Express, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. Sign yourself as Priyanka.
17. As Anjan Malik/Anjana Malik, a resident of Indira Colony, Rohtak, write a letter to the
Editor of The Rohtak Times, regarding the long powercuts your colony has to face
everyday. Also mention the problems faced by the residents owing to the
commercialisation of residential space.
18. You are Sanjeev Mehta, coordinator of your school Literacy Club. You are deeply
concerned about the drops out and adult illiterates still living in slums and villages. On
 behalf of your literacy club write a letter to the Editor of The Hindu, Chennai regarding
the need to reach out to the young school drop-outs and the adult illiterates. Also give
details of the steps your organisation is taking in this direction.
19. You are Bharat Reddy of 15/1129, Rajiv Nagar, Ananthpur (Andhra Pradesh). Write a
letter to the Editor of a national newspaper about the undesirability of primary school
kids carrying heavy bags to their school.