Access Now Report: Myanmar Overtakes India in Internet Shutdowns
Why in the news
An Access Now report showed India no longer topped the world in internet shutdowns in 2024, although the number of shutdowns it ordered remained very high.
Key facts
| Measure | 2024 figure |
|---|---|
| Myanmar | 85 |
| India | 84 (28% of global) |
| Global total | 296 (record) |
| Manipur | 21 |
| Haryana / J&K | 12 each |
| Protest-related (India) | 41 |
| Communal violence-related (India) | 23 |
- India’s count fell compared with the previous year.
- Five Indian shutdowns concerned exams: Jharkhand (22 September 2024, 5.5 hours), Assam (September 2024, several districts) and Rajasthan (January 2024, RPSC exam).
Concerns
- Advocacy groups such as Access Now call exam shutdowns disproportionate and needless for stopping cheating.
Exam angle
- Report publisher: Access Now; top country 2024: Myanmar.