Shows the trend of India's ranking in the World Press Freedom Index over the past decade. Note: Data is projected based on current trends and available information.
Shows the trend of India's ranking in the World Press Freedom Index over the past decade. Note: Data is projected based on current trends and available information.
Published annually by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Ranks 180 countries and territories based on an assessment of media pluralism, media independence, environment and self-censorship, legislative framework, transparency, and the quality of the infrastructure supporting the production of news and information.
Uses a questionnaire completed by journalists, researchers, and human rights activists.
Scores are based on a combination of quantitative data and qualitative analysis.
Lower ranking indicates greater restrictions on press freedom.
The index is used by international organizations, governments, and civil society groups to advocate for press freedom.
Methodology involves assessing pluralism, independence, environment and self-censorship, legislative framework, transparency, and infrastructure.
Published annually by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Ranks 180 countries and territories based on an assessment of media pluralism, media independence, environment and self-censorship, legislative framework, transparency, and the quality of the infrastructure supporting the production of news and information.
Uses a questionnaire completed by journalists, researchers, and human rights activists.
Scores are based on a combination of quantitative data and qualitative analysis.
Lower ranking indicates greater restrictions on press freedom.
The index is used by international organizations, governments, and civil society groups to advocate for press freedom.
Methodology involves assessing pluralism, independence, environment and self-censorship, legislative framework, transparency, and infrastructure.