Internet Shutdowns Cumulative 2012-2024
J&K alone accounts for 60%+ of cumulative internet shutdowns since 2012.
Policy implication
Internet shutdowns cost India $4.8 billion in 2020; they suppress free expression and throttle digital commerce.
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Source: SFLC.in (2024). See the methodology for notes and limitations.
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