'Gradual transition needed into academic routine,' says Maharashtra Paediatric Task Force member

Here's what a member of the Maharashtra Paediatric Task Force has to say on the Maharashtra government’s move to reopen schools.

The schools across the state are gearing up to get back to the old routine. Perhaps, post-Diwali, a substantial group will be back in schools. A start in the state, however, would be made by October 4. But even as the state government has taken a major decision on reopening the schools, the parents of the kids remain a worried lot.

India Today TV talked to Dr Samir Dalwai, Consultant Developmental-Behavioural Pediatrician, Nanavati Max Hospital, and Member of the Maharashtra Paediatric Task Force on several issues.