Schools across the country have been shut down since mid-March and millions of students are busy taking online classes in the academic year because of the pandemic. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) last week sought suggestions from parents regarding the reopening of schools in the near future. It wants parents' opinion on whether to open schools in August September or October and Education Secretaries of all state and Union Territories have been directed to submit the suggestions from parents. According to some health experts herd immunity is definitely playing a role in the country. Taking a cue from