It's a mixed verdict on the government’s move to reopen schools from October 4. Schools have welcomed it, parents have varied opinions, while educationists feel younger classes should also move to offline mode.

Expert educationist Vasant Kalpande, said, “Even though it is a tad late, the decision is really worthy of appreciation.” He said children from lower classes should be allowed as they are the lowest at the risk of COVID. “In many developed countries, the reopening of schools began with lower classes.”