You are Divya / Debojit of Silchar, Assam. You are not happy with the
sanitary conditions of your locality. Using the hints given below together
with your own ideas, write a letter to the Editor of a national daily showing
your deep concern and dismay at the pitiable sanitary conditions of your
area.
Hints: - sanitary conditions deplorable, heaps of garbage, drainage
blocked, no dustbins, sweepers don’t visit regularly, waterlogging
and mosquitoes
Answers
Answer:
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