letter to the editor
on dilapidated condition of a public monument
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15 – A
Greenwoods Valley
Ludhiana
June 28, 2017
The Editor
The HT
Ludhiana
Sub: Dilapidated condition of public monuments
Dear Sir:
I write to you to express my concern over the flagrant damage being done to precious and invaluable public monuments not only in our city, Ludhiana but throughout our country. The few public monuments in the city such as, the statues of Freedom Fighters and Great Leaders, the Fountain Square, the Clock Tower, and the Fort are terribly dilapidated. What shocks the most is the negligence and apathy of the civic authorities to the maintenance and conservation of these monuments. These monuments are not only the invaluable symbols of our past civilization, but also a very rich source of earnings for the local as well as national economy. The economic activities created by these monuments support the lives of many local people. These activities promote tourism, art, festivals, and other activities which in turn draw investment, revenue, and economic growth. These historical buildings provide thousands of job opportunities for thousands of people. I know your good self must be aware of the consequences if foreign and local tourists stop visiting these ramshackle monuments!
Through the medium of your esteemed daily I appeal to the concerned authorities to look into the gravity of the situation. The damaged parts of these buildings must be renovated and restored. Such provisions must be made as keep the tourists from physically coming very close to these monuments. There must be fencing around delicate parts of these buildings so that tourists can just watch them from a safe distance. Installation of CCTV cameras, putting guards on duty, cleanliness, and providing some facilities for the tourists also must be looked into. I hope your good self will give my views enough space in your reputed daily. Thanking you.
Yours truly,
Gagan Rawat