Question

Write a letter to the editor of times of India describing the decay and regeneration that the historical monument are facing in your state and steps also suggest some steps to maintain them properly

Answer 1

 

15 A 

Green Avenue

Jaipur

 

The Editor
The Times of India
Jaipur
May 1, 2018

 

Sub: Poor condition historical monuments and heritage sites

Dear Sir:

I am writing to your esteemed self to express my concern over the flagrant damage being done to precious and invaluable historical monuments not only in Jaipur but throughout our country. 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 benefits of these monuments support the lives of many local people. These historic buildings help create vibrant, cultural downtowns that engender 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!

 

 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. In the absence of proper washrooms, the immediate surroundings of these places have become very unhygienic. Through the columns of your esteemed daily I appeal to the concerned Ministry and local authorities to look into the problem and do the needful. After all these historical monuments are symbols and treasures of our cultural heritage.

Yours truly,

Ajay Mittal