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: Ensuring the Upkeep of Neighborhood Parks
Dear Sir/Madam,
The recent upgrade of the central park in our colony is a commendable initiative by the civic authorities. The addition of facilities like a walking track, open-air gym, and a children’s play area has been widely appreciated. However, maintaining these amenities requires active participation from citizens. Residents must conduct R.W.A. meetings to address park-related issues and put up notices encouraging cleanliness. Increasing garbage bins and ensuring proper waste disposal can significantly help. Notices regarding park timings and usage instructions can prevent misuse. Additionally, residents should be motivated to plant more trees and flowers to enhance the park’s beauty and environmental value. I urge all citizens to take responsibility for preserving this upgraded park and ensure it remains a clean and welcoming space for everyone.
Yours sincerely,
Reena/Trikha \vspace{0.5cm}