LETTER TO EDITOR (format, tips and examples)

 LETTER TO EDITOR :

Letter to editor is a type of formal letter, written to the editor of a newspaper or a magazine. It is written to highlight a social issue or prevailing problem. It can also be written in order to get it published in the newspaper or magazine to bring it to the knowledge of readers and concerned authorities.

TIPS:

As it is a formal letter, the format has to be followed strictly. Only formal language can be used i.e. abbreviations and slang language should be avoided. Use of passive sentences is preferred.


Format of letter to editor is given below:




Question:

Apart from newspapers, 24*7 hour news channels on TV are a major source of knowledge for the common man. As compared to foreign news channels, the Indian channels are full of advertisements. Write a letter to the editor of a national newspaper urging the news channels to create a healthy balance between news and commercials. You are Jonathan,18, Police Lines, Mumbai.
Answer:
18, Police Lines
Mumbai.
Mob no.

2 June 20XX

The Editor
The Indian Nation
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Subject: To create a healthy balance between news and commercials

Through the columns of your reputed daily, I would like to raise the issue of news channels in India, airing more advertisements in comparison to foreign news channels. The 24*7  hour TV news channels are a crucial source of knowledge for the common man. However, of late the so – called “News” on TV has hit an all – time low. Driven primarily by ad sponsors and corporate lobbying, TV channels in India have been commercial – friendly. Look at the foreign news channels, news, prima facie, is more important than advertisements. The Indian TV news channels need to create a healthy balance between news and commercials. The main focus of TV news channels must be on education and entertainment. TV news channels should be entertainment – friendly rather than ad – friendly.

Yours truly,
Jonathan.


Question:
Write a letter to the Editor of a magazine Expressions, New Delhi on the deterioration in the standard of living in your city. Give suggestions for improvement. Sign yourself as Poojan.

Answer:
15A Gandhi Nagar,
Delhi
Mob no.

April 25, 20XX

The Editor
Expressions
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-110001

Respected sir,

Sub: Deteriorating standard of living in the capital city.

Through the columns of your reputed magazine, I wish to express my views on the deteriorating standard of living in the capital city of Delhi.
What does the standard of living actually mean? Does it mean possessing expensive goods of comfort and beauty, living in posh bungalows or, the overall decent and
peaceful living conditions including health and hygiene, pollution-free environment, and above all, a value-based society.
Considering all these, the living conditions in Delhi are really appalling. Dumps of garbage, heavy traffic congestion on the roads, growing atmospheric pollution, high levels of noise pollution, overcrowding at public places, etc., throw ample light on the deterioration in the people’s standard of living. Our lungs are hungry for fresh air and green belts.
The huge number of immigrants, from other states to metro cities., put tremendous pressure on the resources of the city. The housing problem is growing rapidly with lack of civic amenities. The life is so busy that there is little interaction among neighbours. Hurry and worry is what best describes the life in the capital city. With mushrooming  consumerism and rising prices, the disparity between rich and poor is increasing day by day. Something judicious needs to be done to remedy this situation. More green belts and ‘silence zones’ should be created. The unrestricted inflow of people to Delhi must also be checked. Only then the standard of living can be improved.

Yours faithfully,
Poojan.















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