CBSE Class 10 English Letter to the Editor Writing Assignment Set 06

Question 1. Increase in the number of private vehicles coupled with lack of civic sense has led to several road accidents in your city. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local daily urging people to use public transport and to have patience while driving. You are Ram/Rama, 4 Raja Road, Karnal. (CBSE AI 2016)
Answer:
4, Raja Road
Karnal
2 March, 20××
The Editor
Haryana Aawaz
Karnal
Subject: Increase in Road Accidents
Sir/Madam,
I am writing to draw your attention towards the increase in road accidents in our city. These accidents are happening due to a sudden increase in the number of private vehicles alongwith a lack of civic sense in the drivers. In this heavy traffic, it is common for vehicles to overtake, take wrong turns and move in wrong lanes which has consequently led to road accidents. Some of the other reasons causing accidents are, poor lighting, absence of safety procedures and lack of traffic education.
The authorities should chalk out a comprehensive plan to improve the traffic situation in order to lessen the number of accidents occurring. Also the general public should use public transport more often and have patience while driving. Stricter traffic laws must be implemented to make roads safer. These and many more steps need to be taken on urgent basis to check this menace of increasing road accidents. I hope my views will be considered for public benefit.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Rama Shastri

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and give the letter a precise subject line.
2. Address the public directly: urge them to use public transport and drive patiently.

Question 2. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily, giving your views about rising cases of obesity among young children. You are Lavanya/Lavesh living at 20, Shanti Enclave, Delhi. (100-120 words) (CBSE Foreign 2016)
Answer:
20, Shanti Enclave
Delhi
3 March, 20××
The Editor
Delhi Times
New Delhi
Subject: Increasing Obesity Among Young Children
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to express my deep concern over the problem of health hazards caused by junk food and wrong eating habits, among which obesity tops the list as a very grave issue.
The craze of junk food has struck the entire world. There is very little nutritional value in them. Basically these foods are often high in calories and offer no nutritional advantage. Often parents too tend to overlook the issue and unknowingly add to the problem through their lack of attention.
Being overweight is a risk factor for a variety of chronic health problems including diabetes, heart ailments, etc. The only profit gainers from fast food are the fast food manufacturing companies. Therefore, it is an appeal to the concerned authorities to take preventive measures in this regard. I also appeal the parents and schools to keep a check on the eating patterns and habits of young children and inculcate healthy food habits in them. I hope, I was able to put across my ideas and concerns regarding the above mentioned matter of concern.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Lavanya Rana

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and give the letter a precise subject line.
2. Discuss causes (junk food, poor habits), effects (diabetes, heart problems) and the role of parents and schools.

Question 3. The recent increase in crimes against people of the Northeast, especially in the cities, has highlighted the growing problem faced by the community. Fear of violence continues to worry them. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the Editor of the Times of India expressing your concern over the recent death of a young student resulting from a racial comment against people from the Northeast. Suggest what steps the government should take to solve this problem. You are Anchal/Aryan, resident of A-12, East of Kailash, New Delhi.
Hints: racial comments, attacks - rude behaviour, hurt feelings of our own fellow citizens - disharmony - dents the image of our country - steps to solve this problem. (CBSE Delhi 2015)
Answer:
A-12
East of Kailash
New Delhi
14 March, 20××
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi
Subject: Increasing Crimes Against North East People
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the general public, concerned authorities as well as the government towards the rapidly increasing cases of crime against people coming from north east region of India to the capital in order to pursue education or better job opportunities. These people face a lot of problems including racism and violence. This is a matter of grave concern. India is a nation of unity in diversity, however we fail to respect their individuality and treat them as outsiders or secondary. Racial comments and rude behaviour without any reason, just for fun are bound to hurt feelings and may also result in revert action from their side which can convert trivial issues into grave matters.
Recently a young student was found dead at his residence under mysterious circumstances resulting from racial comments. Through your newspaper, I would like to appeal to the government to make strict laws to resolve such issues and punish the perpetrators. The police authorities should immediately file their complaints and take action to make them feel safe and welcomed in the capital as well as other cities.
Such behaviour not only hurts individuals but also dents the image of our country.
I hope I have been able to highlight the issue and its seriousness, and there will be some prompt action from the government.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Anchal Sharma

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and give the letter a precise subject line.
2. Use every hint in a logical order, ending with steps the government should take.

Question 4. Recently a serious quarrel took place in a colony in Delhi due to the use of loudspeakers at a public place and caused disharmony among the people. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the Editor of The Hindustan Times expressing your concern over the unpleasant incident, highlighting the fact that the loudspeakers cause noise pollution and discord, suggesting that the unauthorised use of loudspeakers at public places should be banned. You are Anjana/Arjun, F-112 Kailash Colony, Delhi. (CBSE AI 2015)
Answer:
F-112, Kailash Colony
Delhi
10 March, 20××
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject: Hazards of Noise Pollution
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities towards the increasing problems of noise pollution. Not only noise pollution causes health problems but also is very irritating and leads to quarrels sometime. Recently, in a colony near my locality a scuffle broke out between two parties due to use of loudspeakers. The matter turned out to be serious, causing disharmony among the residents. Increasing noise pollution is a huge threat to our health. It causes loss of sleep, rest and peace. Students preparing for exams, studying, elderly people and sick people suffer a lot from it. Noise pollution is also known to cause adverse effect on the sense of hearing.
It is time that the concerned authorities take strict action against it by imposing noise control laws. Unauthorised use of loudspeakers should be banned at all public places. There should also be strict time limit to follow for the use of loudspeakers at functions and marriages. Public in general should be made aware so that they can act responsibly and fight against the danger of noise pollution.
It is earnestly hoped that the concerned authorities will take prompt and necessary actions regarding this matter to relieve themselves and others from its adverse effects.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Arjun Thareja

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and give the letter a precise subject line.
2. Refer to the incident first, then explain the harm of noise pollution and the demand for a ban.

Question 5. Pavements are meant for the pedestrians but these footpaths have been encroached upon everywhere in the city and the people are forced to walk on the crowded roads at the risk to their lives. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the Editor of The Times, drawing attention of the Government to the problem, telling how crores spent on the pavements for the benefit of pedestrians have gone waste. Request the Government to take strict action against the encroachers. You are Rama/Ram, 48, Kailash Colony, New Delhi. (CBSE Foreign 2015)
Answer:
48, Kailash Colony
New Delhi
15 March, 20××
The Editor
The Times
New Delhi
Subject: Encroachment on Pavements
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities towards the pitiable conditions of pavements in my city.
Pavements are meant for pedestrians to walk. However, these pavements have been encroached upon everywhere in the city and because of this the general public is forced to walk on the crowded road. Unauthorised hawkers and stalls add to the nuisance. The pavements are already narrow and due to this people are forced to walk on crowded roads. Vehicles being ridden on them at high speed also jeopardise pedestrians’ safety and they become prone to accidents. Government spends crores on such pavements for the benefit and welfare of pedestrians but all this is going waste as they cannot use the pavements. Also, such encroachments make the city appear chaotic and hamper its beauty.
Therefore, I wish to utilise this space to highlight the necessity of having better facilities for pedestrians and the need to improve the conditions of the footpaths in my city.
Looking forward to seeing immediate actions being taken regarding this matter.
Thank you
Yours sincerely
Ram Yadav

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and give the letter a precise subject line.
2. Include the point about crores of public money going waste and the request for strict action.