Question

(b) The civic authorities have upgraded the central park in your colony with a walking track, open air gym, and a children’s play corner with swings. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing your views on the responsibilities of citizens to support civic authorities in ensuring the upkeep of neighbourhood parks. Use the cues given below. \vspace{0.5cm} \begin{tcolorbox}[colback=white, colframe=black] Purpose – Help Civic Authorities/Upkeep maintenance of parks Conduct R.W.A meetings. Put up notices. Increase the number of garbage bins and create awareness of its proper utilization. Put notices on the fixed timings of parks and instructions on how to use the park effectively. Motivate residents to plant more trees and flowers in the park. \end{tcolorbox} \vspace{0.5cm}

Hint:

\textbf{Key Points for Letters to the Editor:} Address the issue with a brief introduction and appreciation if relevant. Propose actionable and realistic solutions. Use a formal and polite tone throughout. End with a call to action for collective responsibility.

Answer 1

\begin{flushleft} 25, Green Valley Apartments,
Teenalipuram,
Date: 17th January 2025
The Editor,
Daily Chronicle,
Teenalipuram.
Subject: Maintaining Neighborhood Parks
Dear Sir/Madam,
The recent upgrade of our colony's central park is a commendable civic initiative. The new walking track, open-air gym, and children's play area are well-received. However, maintaining these facilities requires citizen involvement. Residents should hold R.W.A. meetings to discuss park issues and post notices promoting cleanliness. More garbage bins and proper waste disposal will significantly help. Park usage rules and timings posted as notices can prevent misuse. Residents should also be encouraged to plant trees and flowers to beautify and enrich the park environmentally. I urge all citizens to take responsibility for maintaining this upgraded park, ensuring it remains a clean and pleasant space for everyone.
Yours sincerely,
Reena/Trikha \vspace{0.5cm}