(a) whether Digital Addressable System (using Set Top Boxes) has been made
mandatory in all the metro cities of the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
(a) whether Digital Addressable System (using Set Top Boxes) has been made
mandatory in all the metro cities of the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND
BROADCASTING (SHRI MANISH TEWARI)
(a) & (b) As mandated under Section 4 A (1) of the Cable Television Networks
(Regulation) Act, 1995, the Ministry vide its notification S.O 2534(E) dated
11.11.2011 has notified dates for implementation of Digital Addressable System
(DAS) in the country in four phases. Phase-I of digitization was to be completed
in four metros of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai by 31.10.2012. Phase-I of
digitization has been completed except in Chennai where it is pending due to
various issues/court cases.