Question

Kush read the following article in The Economic Times : 

              An Urban Farm in an Urban Jungle 

Can you create functional, green spaces in a crowded city like Mumbai ? ‘Fresh and Local’ is an initiative to transform under used spaces into productive, community areas through urban farming. It aims to inspire city residents to make the most use of the spaces that surround them to grow fruits, herbs and vegetables. Not only can urban farming improve the environment, but it can also improve the health of the city residents. Kush decides to write a letter to the editor of a national daily to raise public awareness about using the space around them for productive community areas. Use your ideas and ideas from the unit ‘Environment’ to write a letter in about 100-120 words.

Answer 1

18 Model Town 

Mumbai 

14th May, 20×× 

The Editor 

The Times of India 

Mumbai 

Subject : Steps to Improve the Environment 

Sir 

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the general public towards the underused spaces in crowded cities like Mumbai. These spaces can be best used by taking some initiative to make them green. We can grow fruits, vegetables and herbs which will help in the improvement of the environment as well as in the improvement of the health of the city residents. Urban farming should not be taken as a Herculean task. It is only a matter of the effort taken to transform these areas/spaces into productive, community areas. Thus, people will be able to breathe and live in a pollution–free environment which is good for health. Conservation of soil and more of greenery will be an added advantage. 

I hope, that people will become aware of these underused spaces and will take some action after reading this letter of mine. 

Thanking you 

Yours sincerely 

Kush