India, a rapidly developing nation in the realm of technology and connectivity, has achieved an overall score of 43 percent in the Internet Resilience Index (IRI). This achievement positions India as the sixth-ranked country in the South Asian region.
The IRI, developed by the global non-profit organization Internet Society, provides a comprehensive assessment of a country’s internet ecosystem, taking into account factors such as security, performance, infrastructure, and market readiness.
The country’s security ranking has been deemed above average, largely attributed to its exceptional adoption of the latest Internet Protocol, IPv6. As the world grapples with the expansion of networks and the depletion of IPv4 addresses, India has taken a leading stance by embracing IPv6, which supports the ever-growing demand for internet-connected devices.
Top 5 countries in the Internet Resilience Index (IRI):
Rank | Country | Internet Resilience Index (IRI) Ranking |
---|---|---|
1 | Bhutan | 58 percent |
2 | Bangladesh | 51 percent |
3 | Maldives | 50 percent |
4 | Sri Lanka | 47 percent |
5 | Nepal | 43 percent |
While India’s commendable internet resilience is noteworthy, several neighboring countries have exceeded it in the IRI ranking. Within the South Asian region, countries like Bhutan (58 percent), Bangladesh (51 percent), Maldives (50 percent), Sri Lanka (47 percent), and Nepal (43 percent) have achieved higher positions. These rankings offer valuable insights into the region’s advancement and highlight areas where India has the potential to enhance its internet resilience.
Delving deeper into the IRI assessment, India’s scores across the four crucial pillars provide valuable insights into specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
Established in 1992, the Internet Society (ISOC) is a non-profit advocacy organization based in the United States. Its objective is to advance the open growth, progression, and utilization of the Internet to serve the best interests of people worldwide. The organization maintains offices in Reston, Virginia, U.S., and Geneva, Switzerland.
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