8 months ago
Kashmir's Digital Economy Revives with Reduced Internet Shutdowns
In Kashmir, many people are now able to run their businesses online because the internet is more reliable.
A few years ago, there were many internet shutdowns, which made it hard for businesses to operate.
Now, with fewer shutdowns, entrepreneurs like Munaza can sell their products online to customers all over India and even abroad.
This has helped create new jobs and boost the local economy.
Experts say the improved security situation has led to fewer internet outages, allowing businesses to grow and thrive.
Kashmir's digital economy is reviving due to reduced internet shutdowns.
Entrepreneurs like Munaza are successfully running online businesses.
Internet outages have significantly decreased since 2022.
Improved connectivity has created new jobs and boosted revenues.
Analysts attribute the decline in shutdowns to a better security situation.
- Who
- Entrepreneurs and business groups in Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Revival of the digital economy due to reduced internet shutdowns
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- When
- From 2022 to 2025
- Why
- Improved security situation and calibrated approach to internet restrictions
Key facts
- Entrepreneur
- Munaza, founder of Zayaan Organics
- Organization
- Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA)
- Spokesperson
- Qazi Touseef
- Data Source
- SFLC.in
- Analyst
- Shahnawaz Hussain
- Shutdowns in 2019
- 55
- Shutdowns in 2020
- 116
- Shutdowns in 2025
- 11
Quotes
Gulzar Bhat Munaza
Founder of Zayaan Organics, a woman entrepreneur
“It was not possible a few years ago due to frequent and protracted internet outages”
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Qazi Touseef
Spokesperson of Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA)
“Improved connectivity has enabled traders, artisans, start-ups and service providers to access wider markets and streamline their operations”
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Shahnawaz Hussain
Political analyst
“An improved security situation has reduced the number of internet outages”
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