Internet Shutdowns Cumulative 2012-2024

Choropleth map of India by state: Internet Shutdowns Cumulative 2012-2024. J&K alone accounts for 60%+ of cumulative internet shutdowns since 2012.
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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Data vintage. The figures are for 2024 and have not been refreshed since this map was made.

Source: SFLC.in (2024). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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