Lucknow, May 25 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday appealed to children and parents to use the summer vacation period for learning, spending time with family, and connecting with nature, while also calling for plastic-free holidays.

In a letter addressed to children, the Chief Minister wrote, "My dear children, the summer vacations bring a time of joy, excitement, and new discoveries for all of you. Adolescents and youth can learn a new language or skill during these vacations."

Addressing parents, he urged families to encourage children to spend time with relatives and understand family values.

"Dear parents, I urge you to take the children to their maternal and paternal grandparents' homes during these vacation...