LETTER TO THE EDITOR
What is letter to editor?
Letter to the Editor is a formal comprehensive letter, addressed to
the Editor of a certain publication/magazine/newspaper with the intent of
complementing, critiquing, informing, or communicating a certain piece of
information.
Q1. Write a letter to the Editor of The Times Newspaper, highlighting
increasing technological addiction among the youth.
24D, Block 4
Defence Society
New Delhi
24th June 20xx
The Editor
The Times
New Delhi
Subject: An appeal against rising tech addiction among the youth
Sir
With great admiration and belief in the columns of your newspaper, I seek to
bring to your kind notice the fast-growing menace of tech addiction and
resultant health scares among the youth of our country.
Today, we are able to enjoy some of the most convenient gadgets to have ever
existed, which offer far more information and sources of entertainment than
any other.
As a result, the upcoming generation has been becoming increasingly
information-heavy. The number of hours an average person spends in gaining
new information, whether wanted or unwanted, is fast increasing, with a
screen in front of our eyes showing us new wonders every minute. And on top
of that, the wonders are as per choice and preferences. All this temptation
often leads young children to spend much more time on these gadgets than
what’s healthy. And even though we may not realise it instantly, it leads to
inexplicable stress and irritability.
Hence, through the pages of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to appeal
to the youth worldwide to maintain a balance of all spheres of life to fully
enjoy it.
Thanking you in anticipation!
Yours sincerely
ABC
Q2. Write a Letter to the Editor of a Newspaper to Highlight the Issue of Open
Manholes
25, VKL Avenue
R S Road
Anna Nagar
Chennai – 600089
7 January 2023
The Editor
The Times of India
Nungambakkam
Chennai – 600023
Subject: Open manholes on R S Road
Respected Sir/Ma’am
I am Rathina Sabapathy, a resident of VKL Avenue. I am writing to throw some
light on the issue of open manholes in our area.
It has been more than a period of 6 months now since these manholes were
opened, and there have been multiple accidents due to this. We have
approached the local authorities and associations in this regard, but no action
has been taken so far, and it is becoming a matter of great worry. There are
children who walk to school every day, and there are a lot of working people
taking this route as it is a road that connects the main road to the Electronic
City area where most of the IT companies are located.
Kindly consider this issue and highlight it in your newspaper so that the
authorities are alerted about the need to look into this situation as soon as
possible in order to reduce the number of casualties.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely,
RATHINA SABAP
Q3. You are Shilpa S, a member of NGO Sargam. Write a Letter to the Editor for
a public campaign to clean the Yamuna river.
6, Madanpur Khadar
New Delhi – 76
25 July 2018
The Editor
Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject: Need for a public campaign to clean Yamuna river
Dear Editor
I am Shilpa S, a member of NGO Sargam. I am writing to you in order to
highlight the declining situation of the river Yamuna.
The city of Delhi is getting polluted water from the Yamuna river. The residents
are being blamed for this. They pollute the river with muck, dirt, and garbage.
The river water is filled with waste materials, plastic, bacteria, and chemicals. It
is not in good condition for consumption.
The public has been trying for a Water Treatment Plant. Still, the authorities
have not responded to the continual requests.
Therefore, I request you to highlight the issue in your newspaper and generate
public interest. We all have to come forward to set up the plant in the area.
Thanking You,
Yours sincerely,
Shilpa S
Q4. You are Vikas, a resident of Mayur Vihar, New Delhi. Write a Letter to the
Editor of ‘Hindustan Times’ to highlight the absence of a playground in your
locality.
120, Mayur Vihar
ABC Road
New Delhi
8th September 2018
The Editor
Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject: Absence of playground in our locality
Dear Editor
I am Vikas, a resident of Mayur Vihar. I am writing to you in order to bring the
attention of the concerned authorities towards the absence of the playground
and sports facilities in our locality. These are the necessary activities for all age
peoples in current times. The increase in pollution, contracting open spacedue
to industrialization, an increase in traffic, etc. have contributed to the decline
of the environment and human health. The absence of open spaces in the
residential areas and townships has further provoked the issue.
The lack of playgrounds and open spaces has deprived the joy of children
playing outdoor games. So, it has affected their physical growth and
development.
Through the columns of your reputed newspaper, I request the concerned
authorities to look into this problem. So that they will provide a playground
and sports facilities in our locality.
Thanking You
Yours sincerely
Vikas.
Unsolved Examples
Q1. Given the recent increase in road accidents and miss happenings, you are
concerned about road safety. Write a letter to the editor of a popular
magazine to showcase the same.
Q2. Letter to Editor Regarding Donation to a Flood Relief
Q3. 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
Q4. 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.
