Question

You are Garima/Gopal, a resident of B/66, Mall Road, Guwahati and a volunteer of ‘Greenpeace India’. Write a letter to the editor of ‘National Times’ expressing your concern about the grave and irreparable damage that environmental pollution is causing to the society. In megacities, rapid urbanization and rampant industrialization has played a key role in increasing the pressure on the limited resources. Discuss how environmental degradation can be curbed with the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies.

Answer 1

B/66, Mall Road
Guwahati,
18 March 2025

To,
The Editor,
National Times,
New Delhi

Subject: Concern over environmental pollution and need for strict laws.

Sir,

I wish to draw your kind attention to the grave problem of environmental pollution caused by rapid urbanization and unchecked industrialization. As a volunteer of Greenpeace India, I am deeply concerned about the increasing pressure on our limited natural resources in megacities.

Air and water pollution, deforestation, and improper waste disposal are causing irreparable damage to society. To curb environmental degradation, it is essential to develop, implement, and strictly enforce environmental laws and regulations. Industries must follow pollution control norms, waste management should be improved, and sustainable urban planning must be promoted. Public awareness and strict government monitoring can play a vital role in protecting the environment.

I urge the concerned authorities to take immediate and effective action to safeguard our environment for future generations.

Yours sincerely,
Garima
(Volunteer, Greenpeace India)