Universal Postal Union International Letter Writing Competition : Children share concerns over climate change crisis, appeal for timely action

'Universal Postal Union International Letter Writing Competition -2022' was organized by the Department of Posts on March 13. In this competition, children from 9 to 15 years old wrote a letter to the influential people of the country and the world regarding why and how they should take action on the climate crisis. Children expressed their thoughts through letters to the Secretary General, United Nation,  Prime Minister of  Shri Narendra Modi, Environment & Forest Minister and other  influential people. In Varanasi Region, 170 children of different schools participated in it. Above information was given by Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav, Postmaster General, Varanasi Region.

Postmaster General Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav said that the Department of Posts is providing a platform to the Children and youth to create interest in letter writing along with enhancing their general knowledge and to spread awareness and express their views about the climate crisis all over the world. Children have expressed their views in an impressive way during this competition. They share their concern about climate crisis due to global warming by greenhouse gases, deforestation on the name of development, use of non renewable fuels, increasing pollution, improper disposal of waste including e-waste, usage of polythene, imbalance in ecosystem with solutions by more afforestation, renewable energy, use of public transport instead of personal vehicle, proper disposal of e-waste, water harvesting and sustainable  development with ecological balance. Children also wrote in the letters to make people aware by including syllabus in school courses, 'nukkad-natak' plays, films, documentaries and social media.

Postmaster General Mr. Krishna Kumar Yadav said that the best three entries from Regional level would be sent to the Circle level. The best three entries at the Circle level will be given first, second and third prize of ₹ 25,000, ₹10,000 and ₹ 5,000 along with certificates. The best three entries from Circle level would be sent to the Postal Directorate, New Delhi for inclusion at the national level. The best three entries at the national level will be given first, second and third prize of ₹ 50,000, ₹ 25,000 and ₹ 10,000 along with certificates. The best entry at the national level shall qualify as the official Indian entry and will be sent to the Universal Postal Union in Switzerland.

Children share concerns over climate change crisis, appeal for timely action