Srinagar, July 7 -- One parent wrote sarcastically, "Brilliant move! Let's drag half-conscious kids to school in 40degC heat at 7:30 AM and call it education reform!" Another commented, "Clearly, policies are now made by roasting brains in pressure cookers."

Others pointed out the contradictions in policy logic. "At 27degC: Too hot! Close schools! At 36degC: Perfect weather for learning! Let's clap for the visionary move," a post read, questioning how children from remote villages are expected to reach school at such early hours, attend four hours of class, and then go online after returning home.

Many users also flagged how the plan overlooks the digital divide."Every government school student surely has high-speed internet, a smartpho...