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How internet shutdowns in Manipur, Punjab cost India

Internet shutdowns in India cost the economy $1.9 billion in the first half of 2023, according to a report released Thursday by the global non-profit Internet Society. The report, titled "Netloss," found that the shutdowns also led to a loss of nearly $118 million in foreign investment and triggered over 21,000 job losses. The report's authors say that the financial impact of internet shutdowns goes beyond the loss of output, and also includes factors such as changes in the unemployment rate, lost foreign investment, and the risk of future shutdowns. They also found that India has the highest risk of internet shutdowns in the world, with more than 84 shutdowns in 2022. The report's authors call on governments to use internet shutdowns as a last resort and to ensure that they are proportionate to the threat they are trying to address.

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