CBSE Class 10 English Letter to the Editor Writing Assignment Set 05

Question 1. Your colony has only a primary school. After Class V, boys and girls have to walk 3-4 km to reach a secondary school. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local daily drawing attention of the concerned authorities to the problem and requesting them to open a secondary school in your colony. You are Ram/Rama, 114, Ram Nagar, Delhi. (CBSE Foreign 2017)
Answer:
114, Ram Nagar
New Delhi-21
17th April, 20××
The Editor
The Morning Daily
Daryaganj
New Delhi-31
Subject: Need for Secondary School in Ram Nagar Colony
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities towards the need for a secondary school in our colony.
My children study in XYZ Primary School, Ram Nagar. I regret to inform you that although students upto class V go to the above mentioned school, however, after class V students don’t have a secondary school within the close proximity of the colony where they can pursue their studies further. After class V, girls and boys of the primary school have to walk 3-4 km. to reach a secondary school. It is a complete waste of their time and energy. Travelling such distance both ways leaves them exhausted and with limited time for homework and studies. It is a matter of major concern especially because it involves the children’s future therefore, I would like to utilise this space to urge the concerned authorities to open a secondary school in our colony at the earliest. Having a secondary school within radius would ease the extra burden weighing down on the students’ shoulders.
Hoping to see favourable and immediate action being taken for the welfare of the children.
Thank you
Yours sincerely
Rama Narain

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and give the letter a precise subject line.
2. Explain the hardship (distance, time, fatigue) and end with a clear request for a secondary school.

Question 2. Nowadays, we see the rise in prices of edible things like pulses, onions, oils and some other products. The layman is facing hardship on account of it. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a reputed daily requesting him to highlight the difficulties faced by the common man due to rise in prices. Sign yourself as Pranjal/Praneeta living at 124, Vivek Vihar, Delhi. (CBSE Delhi 2016)
Answer:
124, Vivek Vihar
Delhi-11
11 March, 20××
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject: Menace of Rising Prices
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities as well as the government regarding the constant rise in the prices of essential commodities and its effect on poor and middle class people.
The rise in prices of edible things like pulses, onions, oils, etc. has become a serious issue. Prices of these things are becoming costlier day by day. This steep rise in price has hit the common man severely. They are suffering under the weight of rising prices. Big businessmen and sellers hoard the basic necessity items in their godowns to create an artificial shortage of such commodities, which ultimately lead to an increase in their prices.
The government should set up more fair price depots and ensure fair dealings. Food should not be wasted at parties and marriages. Black marketers must be dealt with sternly. Every small step taken towards the fair dealing of commodities’ fair prices can make the life of a layman easy and tension-free. Food is our most important basic necessity and this problem should be dealt with promptly and actions should be taken to make the situation better.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Pranjal

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and give the letter a precise subject line.
2. Mention causes such as hoarding and suggest remedies like fair price shops and action against black marketers.

Question 3. Owing to the MCD employees' strike, the roads in your area are littered with garbage. Not only is the place stinking but it is also a health hazard. As Miki/Manish of 112, Laxmi Nagar, write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local newspaper informing the concerned authorities of the unhygienic conditions and requesting them to take appropriate and necessary action in the matter. (CBSE Delhi 2016)
Answer:
112, Laxmi Nagar
Mumbai
2 March, 20××
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
Subject: Miserable Condition of Roads
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities towards the miserable condition of garbage littering on roads due to the MCD employees’ strike and its adverse effects on the health of general public. The condition of garbage littering on roads has worsened since two weeks, after the strike of MCD employees. The sweepers are absent and the roads stink with heaps of garbage. The litter smells bad and it is difficult to cross the lane too. There are flies everywhere and all of it can ultimately lead to serious health hazards. The children and elders are more prone to such diseases and therefore are restricted to their houses. The general public is suffering greatly. And with the onset of rainy season, the situation is likely to worsen, due to garbage choking the drains and roads. The authorities should resolve their issues as soon as possible and resume the garbage cleaning facilities. I hope that through this letter the problem gets highlighted and the authorities take some prompt and useful action, so that the condition of roads becomes better soon.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Manish Rai

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and give the letter a precise subject line.
2. Describe the health hazard (flies, smell, choked drains) and request prompt resumption of cleaning.

Question 4. The authorities have been claiming that the roads in your town have been relaid and repaired. But there is no visibility of such a work. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your disappointment at the present situation and giving suggestions to resolve the problem. You are Shweta/Sham of 24, Pushp Nagar. (CBSE Delhi 2016)
Answer:
24, Pushp Nagar
Delhi
28 March, 20××
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi
Subject: Delay in Repair Work of Roads
Sir/Madam,
I wish to seek the courtesy of your newspaper to publish this letter on the above mentioned subject. This will help in attracting the attention of concerned authorities towards this grave issue.
Almost all the roads of the city are in extremely bad condition and it is causing a lot of accidents too, on daily basis. Not only this, it also causes damage to running vehicles too. Poor drainage system has also contributed to this problem. Although the authorities have promised to look into the matter, and relay and repair the roads, there has been no such work since the time these fake promises were made.
It is a fundamental right of the citizens to have better roads. This problem has reached its extreme end. This is high time the concerned authorities look into the matter and take some prompt and necessary action to overcome this issue. General public is ready to offer their help by re-routing their journeys away from the roads where the construction work gets started, to ensure the speedy outcome.
Thank you
Yours sincerely
Shweta Shah

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and give the letter a precise subject line.
2. Contrast the authorities' claims with the actual condition of the roads.

Question 5. Your locality has witnessed a number of cases of theft in recent weeks. The local law and order authorities were approached but you find no change in the situation. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local newspaper drawing attention of the higher authorities to the problem. You are Ram/Rama, 4, Govind Road, Meerut. (CBSE AI 2016)
Answer:
4, Govind Road
Meerut
3 March, 20××
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
Meerut
Subject: Menace of Frequent Thefts
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities towards the menace of the thefts in our locality in recent weeks. For the past few weeks, there have been many cases of thefts in our area along with some chain and purse snatching cases. A gang seemed to exist, planning all these thefts meticulously and our local law and order seems to not get hold of the issue. The most shocking thing about these cases is that they happen in broad daylight. A lot of people have suffered great loss and are awaiting justice. The local law and order authorities were approached but there seems to be no action taken as these cases are still rapidly happening.
Through your esteemed newspaper, I want to bring this matter in notice of higher authorities. It is high time that they should do something concrete to eradicate this crime and get a hold of the criminals.
I would also like to appeal to the general public to stand up against this menace unitedly and fight against it.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Ram Charan

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and give the letter a precise subject line.
2. Mention that the local police were approached without result, so the appeal is to higher authorities.