85 pc of digitization in 4 metros completed: govt

This figure has been achieved by considering digitization of only the Cable Homes

PTI | October 26, 2012



With the deadline for complete switchover to digitization in the four metros ending on October 31, government today said only 15 per cent of the process is remaining.

The percentage of digitization in the four Metro cities--Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata-- has reached 85 per cent, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said here today.

This figure has been achieved by considering digitization of only the Cable Homes, the Ministry said in a release.

"Taking into account DTH, the percentage of digitization has gone up to 90 per cent. Metro-wise progress shows Mumbai has nearly achieved 100 per cent digitization. Delhi has achieved 83 per cent digitization of Cable Homes and with DTH, the percentage of digitization is 88 per cent," it said.

In Kolkata, Cable homes have reached 80 per cent digitization and with DTH, the percentage of digitization goes up to 82 per cent.

In Chennai, the Cable homes are showing 61 per cent digitization and together with DTH, the percentage of digitization goes up to 85 per cent.

It has also been observed that there is a sharp increase in the number of Set Top Boxes (STBs) being installed in homes. In the last few days, the average number of STBs installed has jumped to almost 50,000 boxes per day.

"As per the data provided by DTH operators, DTH sector has also been making a steady progress. Daily installation of DTH connections in the four metro cities has gone up to 8,000 boxes per day from an average of about 2000 Boxes a few weeks back," the Ministry said.

The total number of TV households in the four metros is around 83 lakhs as per the Census 2011.
 

Comments

 

Other News

Who checks the books?

I read about the news about the Coimbatore library over coffee this morning. On the face of it, the headline was about a political ‘war’ between the DMK and TVK. But what stayed with me was something much more important than the blame game behind what had transpired. A writer walking through

Development paradox: Falling poverty miracle and an inequality problem

India’s reduction in poverty over the past decade is a development achievement of considerable significance. The World Bank’s April 2026 ‘India Development Update’ estimates that the share of Indians living below the international extreme-poverty line of $3.00 per person per day i

In Arunachal, a river we call mother

In Arunachal Pradesh, the Siang is not just a river. For many of us, especially the Adi people, it is part of our family. Our grandparents fished in it. Children learned to swim in it. Our farms drink from it. When someone says a huge dam will be built on it, we do not hear the word "project".

A new retelling of the Mahabharata delves into key moments

In a time when every decision carries consequences and questions of ambition, power, loyalty, identity and moral choice continue to shape our lives, Dr. Arun Krishnan’s new book, ‘Mahakshana’ (Penguin India) offers a strikingly relevant retelling of the Mahabharata.  

Cabinet approves viability gap funding to develop grid-scale energy storage systems

The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Development of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems, with a total financial support of Rs.14,500 crore for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. The scheme aims to support the development o

Cabinet creates a pathway to absorb Agniveers in Defence Forces

An objective assessment in terms of organisational requirements and operational efficiency has brought out the outstanding performance of Agniveers in terms of skills, motivation levels, physical fitness and technological prowess. As envisaged earlier, based on merit, 25% of Agniveers will be offered reg

Upcoming Conferences



-->

Archives

Current Issue

Opinion

Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Subscribe Newsletter

Twitter