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Freedom of the press is a crucial cornerstone enabling journalists and media entities to function without censorship or government intervention, embodying a fundamental aspect of freedom of expression vital for democratic societies.

The expansive Indian media landscape, comprising over 20,000 newspapers and 300 TV channels, vividly mirrors the diverse tapestry of a nation boasting a population of 1.4 billion.

However, India's standing on the World Press Freedom Index has been steadily declining since 2014. According to the 2023 findings by Reporters Without Borders, based in Paris, India plummeted to the 161st position out of 180 countries, a notable drop from its rank of 150 just a year earlier.

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, we created this visual depicting the declining press freedom in India.

India ranks as the second-largest producer of tea worldwide and boasts the highest tea consumption rates globally, with about 80% of its tea production consumed domestically. However, despite its large market, per capita consumption remains relatively low compared to global standards.

Maharashtra and Gujarat are among the highest spenders followed by the Northern states of Himachal and Haryana.

Consumption patterns in India are unevenly distributed, with the Northern and Western regions accounting for the majority of consumption, while the East and Southern regions contribute less. (we don’t have any reliable data to present an accurate number for the NE states and union territories)

Left Hand Party v/s Right Hand Party Whom will you prefer after visualizing this Infographic image by Graphaize?

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