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Letters To The Editor

All of us read newspapers. Sometimes an item of news or an article evokes a strong feeling or reaction in us, and we want to express it through the newspaper. Then we write a letter to the newspaper which is called Letter to the Editor. All letters meant to be published in a newspaper are addressed to the Editor of that paper. The proper form of salutation in such letters is Sir (not Dear Sir) and the complimentary close should be Yours truly. Below are given some examples of Letters to the Editor.

(1) Alarming Unhygienic Conditions Of Your City

Write a letter to the Editor, Hindustan Times, Surat, registering your protest against government / local body’s apathy towards cleanliness in the city during the days of reported outbreak of cholera in the city and migration of people to other cities. Look at the picture below and write your letter.

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To
The Editor
Hindustan Times
Surat

Date: 10th July 20_ _

Subject: Protest Against Apathy Towards Cleanliness During Cholera Outbreak

Sir/Madam,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to express my strong protest and deep concern regarding the negligence shown by the government and local authorities in maintaining cleanliness across Surat, especially during the recent cholera outbreak.

It is disheartening to witness heaps of garbage left unattended, overflowing drains, and stagnant water collecting in residential areas. These unhygienic conditions have not only worsened the outbreak but also led to panic and distress among citizens. As a result, many families are migrating to other cities in search of safety and better living conditions.

Despite repeated complaints and reports, there has been little to no action from the responsible bodies. The public health system appears unprepared and indifferent, and this lack of urgency in addressing the issue is both shocking and dangerous.

I strongly urge the concerned authorities to take immediate action: clean the garbage dumps, fumigate affected areas, repair drainage systems, and run awareness campaigns about sanitation and cholera prevention.

Your newspaper has always been a voice for the people. I hope this letter will draw attention to this pressing issue and prompt authorities to act before the situation worsens further.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Contact Number]

(2) About Improvement In Teaching Of English

Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper, stressing the need for qualitative improvement in the teaching of English, in view of its significantly increasing role and importance.

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To
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi

Date: 10th July 2025

Subject: Need for Qualitative Improvement in the Teaching of English

Sir/Madam,

Through the columns of your widely read newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of educators and authorities towards the urgent need for qualitative improvement in the teaching of English in our schools and colleges.

In today’s globalized world, English has emerged as a vital tool of communication, academic growth, and professional success. Proficiency in English opens doors to international education, employment, and digital resources. However, despite its increasing importance, the quality of English teaching in many institutions remains inadequate and outdated.

The focus is often on rote learning and grammar drills, while communication skills, vocabulary development, and practical usage are neglected. Students lack confidence in speaking and writing effectively in English, which limits their academic and career opportunities.

To address this, there is a pressing need to upgrade teaching methods. Teachers should be trained in modern, interactive techniques that emphasize listening, speaking, reading, and writing (LSRW) skills. Use of multimedia tools, exposure to English literature, and real-life communication exercises can make learning more engaging and effective.

It is time for education boards, schools, and the government to acknowledge the critical role English plays in shaping the future of our youth and take meaningful steps to ensure its proper teaching.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Contact Information]

(3) Beggar Turns Out A Robber

Amit Khosla is a resident of Gandhi Nagar Colony. After reading the following report in a local newspaper, he writes to the Editor of the newspaper, ‘Daily Reporter’ pointing out the problem of begging. Write this letter, using your own ideas.

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12 Gandhi Nagar Colony
New Delhi
16 May 20_ _
The Editor
Daily Reporter
New Delhi
Subject: Problem of Begging
Sir
I have read a report in your newspaper dated 15 May, 20    regarding a case of burglary committed by a ‘beggar’. I am writing to express my views on this problem of beggars.
Beggars have become a great nuisance these days. They pester people for alms in trains, buses, bazaars and streets. They are handicapped. They are unable to earn their living. But the pity is that most of the beggars are able-bodied. Begging has become a profession with them. They find it the easiest way to earn their living. Some of them are criminals. They beg only to conceal their crimes. I think begging in public places should be made a punishable offence. The government should open asylums for those beggars who are really helpless. Able-bodied beggars should be forced to work. If they go without work, they must also go without food. We should have no sympathy for such impostors. We should not encourage them by giving alms. People can thus play a big role in eradicating this evil. Also the members of every family, especially the old people and women folk, should be warned against the strangers trying to gain entry into the houses. The people coming in the garb of beggars should be treated with well-deserved suspicion and caution.
Yours truly
Amit Khosla

(4) Consequences Of Sedentary Lifestyle

You are Arpita or Ashwin. You came across the following extract in a magazine article.
After reading this article, you realized that awareness has to be created among people on the need for health care and the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. Taking ideas from the unit, ‘'Health and Medicine'’, along with your own ideas, write a letter to the Editor of a daily.

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115 Arjun Nagar
Movayya
Lucknow
8 August 20_ _
The Editor
The UP Times
Lucknow
Subject : Consequences of Sedentary Lifestyle
Sir
We are living in the machine age. We have made machines our slaves. We make machines do all the work for us. We don’t have to use our legs. There are machines to carry us. We don’t have to use our hands. There are machines to work for us. We have just to sit and press the remote-control buttons. Thus our lifestyle has become altogether sedentary. Whatever we eat adds to our weight because we don’t take proper exercise to digest it and convert it into energy. Adding to one’s weight means inviting such diseases as diabetes and heart problems. The kind of food we eat further adds to the problem. We have taken to fast foods and junk foods. They are not balanced foods. They create a deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals in our body.
Thus there is an urgent need that awareness should be created among the people on the need of health care. They should be educated about the consequences of sedentary lifestyle and motivated to take regular exercise. Public parks should be provided where people can have their morning or evening walk and also take some light exercise. There should be health programmes on TV and radio to tell people how they can live a healthy and long life. Without good health, we all will become a nation of underachievers.
Yours truly
Arpita

(5) Problem Of Global Warming

Write a letter to the Editor of ‘The Times’, showing concern on the problem of Global Warming. Give reasons for the increase in global temperature and suggest means to curb it.

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1820 Civil Lines
ABC City 17 January 20_ _
The Editor
The Times
New Delhi
Subject:  Problem of Global Warming
Sir
During the last decade, it has been observed that the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased alarmingly. A significant property of carbon dioxide is that, like glass, it allows more heat to pass into the earth’s atmosphere than to pass out. And since the carbon dioxide content in the air is increasing sharply, the earth’s atmosphere is becoming hotter and hotter. This is what is called global warming. Because of this global warming, the polar ice caps have started melting and the level of seas is rising gradually. If all this goes on unchecked and all the polar ice caps melt down into the seas, there will be such a deluge that only high peaks of mountains would be left peeping out of the waters. The presence of too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is harmful for our health also. The government must take urgent and stringent steps to stop the excessive flow of carbon dioxide into the air. A general awareness in this regard has also to be developed, if we want human beings to continue living on this beautiful planet of ours.
Yours truly
Nalin

(6) Growing Crime Of Child Abuse

Deepika Lal sees the poster given below on child abuse. She decides to write to the Editor of a local newspaper, voicing her concern about the growing crime. Write the letter for Deepika.

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66-Model Town
Ghaziabad
18 March 20_ _
The Editor
Lok Jagaran
Ghaziabad
Subject: Concern about the growing crime

Sir
In most human families, children are loved and well cared for. But sometimes, they are very badly treated by adults, even by those who are directly responsible for them. The most serious problems arise when children are maltreated by their parents or close relatives. Such cases of abuse may not be noticed by the people outside the home until it is too late.
Abuse can take a number of forms. A child may be beaten, burned, terrorized or forced to accept a series of humiliating ‘punishments’. Or a child may be neglected — left alone for days in a locked room or left unfed and unwashed. The worst form of child abuse is sexual abuse. The victim has to undergo a trauma that can end in serious results. This last form of child abuse is the most common these days. The problem is made more difficult by the fact that many cases are never reported. Though there are laws against child abuse, the law can take its course only when a case is reported. And even if it is reported, the harm that has been done to the child can’t be undone. Its bitter memory leaves an indelible impression on the young mind. It is like trampling a flower before it has blossomed.
Yours truly
Deepika Lal

(7) The Plight Of Slum Dwellers

The fact that many of the young children of today live and grow up in unhygienic surroundings, are ill-nourished and illiterate, upsets you. You write a letter to a newspaper Editor on the problems faced by them and suggest ways of rehabilitating them so that they can have a better future. Taking ideas from the picture, along with your own ideas, write the letter.

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To
The Editor
The Hindu
New Delhi

Date: 10th July 2025

Subject: Urgent Need to Rehabilitate Underprivileged Children for a Better Future

Sir/Madam,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to express my deep concern over the alarming condition of many young children in our country who are forced to live and grow up in unhygienic surroundings, without proper nutrition, education, or healthcare.

It is heartbreaking to see children begging on streets, working in hazardous conditions, or simply wandering without guidance or support. Most of them are victims of poverty, homelessness, or broken families. They remain malnourished, illiterate, and highly vulnerable to exploitation. Their dreams and potential fade away before they even get a chance to blossom.

The government and society must act urgently and collectively to rehabilitate these children. Some suggestions are:

• Establish more shelter homes with basic amenities and safety.

• Provide free and compulsory education with mid-day meals to combat illiteracy and malnutrition.

• Set up mobile schools and health camps in slum areas and construction sites.

• Enforce laws strictly against child labour and child trafficking.

• Encourage NGOs and citizens to participate in child welfare drives.

If we truly wish to build a strong and inclusive nation, we cannot ignore the plight of these innocent souls. Let us give them the care, opportunity, and dignity they deserve.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]

(8) Cruelty To Animals

Neha Bhasin is an active member of the Youth Wing of the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). She saw the following scene on one of the roads. She decided to write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper, protesting against cruelty to animals. Using the information in the picture, together with your own ideas, write the letter.

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To
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi

Date: 10th July 2025

Subject: Protest Against Growing Cruelty to Animals

Sir/Madam,

Through the columns of your respected newspaper, I wish to raise my voice against the growing incidents of cruelty towards animals, which continue to go unnoticed and unpunished. As an active member of the Youth Wing of SPCA, I recently witnessed a disturbing scene on a city road where a stray dog was being mercilessly beaten, and a bull was overloaded with goods and whipped repeatedly to move faster.

Such acts are not only inhumane but also a violation of the Animal Welfare Act. Animals, like humans, have the right to live with dignity and without suffering. Unfortunately, many people treat them as objects of use or nuisance rather than as living beings capable of pain and fear.

It is high time we, as a society, become more compassionate and responsible. I strongly urge the authorities and public alike to:

• Enforce stricter laws against cruelty to animals and ensure strict punishment for offenders.

• Create awareness through campaigns and school programs about kindness to animals.

• Encourage adoption of stray animals and support for animal shelters.

• Install CCTV cameras in areas known for such abuses to monitor and deter offenders.

I sincerely hope your newspaper will highlight this issue and influence public opinion and policy in favour of voiceless animals. A civilized society must be judged not only by how it treats its people but also by how it treats its animals.

Yours sincerely,
Neha Bhasin
Youth Wing Member, SPCA
[Address]

(9) Need Of Counselling After Class X

Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper, expressing your views on the lack of job opportunities and the need of counselling to the youth after class X. You may refer to the unit, ‘Education’.

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123 Parika Street
Delhi
20 June 20    
The Editor
Jaago Bharat
New Delhi
Subject : Lack of Job Opportunities and Proper Counselling after Class X
Sir
It is very unfortunate that no guidance or counselling is available to students after they have passed their 10th class examination. A large number of students pass the Class X examination every year. But there is hardly any organization or institution to counsel them about higher studies or any job opportunities that are open to them. The result is that they plunge into traditional courses in arts or sciences. They come out with degrees and diplomas that can serve them no more than useless pieces of paper. It results in so much wastage of time, money and energy. Out of frustration, some of the youth then take to undesirable activities. So it is very important that sufficient guidance should be made available in all educational institutions, especially in all high schools. It will help the students to know from the very beginning what courses of study they should opt for, or what profession they should adopt in their life.
Yours truly
Ved Prakash

(10) Lack Of Proper Sanitation And Hygiene

India is a highly populated country. People lack in maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene. As a result, they suffer from various diseases. India has a serious sanitation challenge; around 60 per cent of the world’s open defecation takes place in India. Poor sanitation causes health hazards including diarrheoa, particularly in children under 5 years of age, malnutrition and deficiencies in physical development and cognitive ability. You are Nitish / Nikita, head boy / girl of Anand Public School, Jaipur. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, highlighting the problem and suggesting practical ways to ensure public sanitation and the right to dignity and privacy    (Sample Paper 2018-19)

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Anand Public School
Jaipur
20 July 20_ _
The Editor
Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject : Poor Maintenance of Proper Sanitation and Hygiene
Sir
India is facing a grave sanitation challenge. Millions of people go for relieving themselves in the open. India accounts for about sixty per cent of the world’s open defecation. Here people, especially rural people, lack the knowledge of proper sanitation and hygiene. They consequently fall a victim to a number of diseases. This lack of knowledge of hygiene and sanitation poses several health hazards, viz diarrhoea (especially in children below five years), malnutrition, physical development problems and cognitive ability.
The health authorities should ensure that the people should be made aware about the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and should be told about the importance of proper sanitation and hygiene and the right to dignity and privacy. For this, the services of the media can be utilised. People should be encouraged to avail themselves of the free toilet scheme being offered by the Government of India.
Yours truly
Nikita Bhandari
(Head Girl)