Mittal, S KMathew, Joseph L2007-02-062009-05-302007-02-062009-05-302007-02-06Mittal SK, Mathew JL. Polio eradication in India: the way forward. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2007 Feb; 74(2): 153-60http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/8470010 references.Despite remarkable decline in the number of poliomyelitis cases, the dream of polio eradication in India remains elusive. This is despite considerable effort and expenditure for well over a decade. Various reasons have been cited for this and interventions implemented accordingly. None of these seem to have borne fruit. It is appropriate to have a relook at the polio eradication strategies in order to learn from past errors and determine a feasible solution to achieve the goal. This article examines important tissues that hamper the eradication effort and proposes a way forward.engChild, PreschoolCommunicable Disease Control --organization & administrationDeveloping CountriesFemaleForecastingHumansIncidenceIndiaInfantMaleMass Immunization --organization & administrationNational Health Programs --organization & administrationPoliomyelitis --epidemiologyPoliovirus Vaccine, Oral --administration & dosageProgram DevelopmentProgram EvaluationRisk AssessmentVaccination --statistics & numerical dataJournal Article