The document discusses digitization in television broadcasting in India. It summarizes that digitization provides clearer reception and synchronization of sound and video. It then outlines the phases of digitization in India, with the goal of full digitization by 2016. The key events were a 2010 report recommending digitization, a 2011 bill amending cable regulations to require an encrypted digital transmission system, and a four phase plan between 2012-2016 to roll out digitization in major cities and then all of India. Digitization is expected to provide benefits like improved picture and sound quality, on-demand content, and allowing viewers to pay only for desired channels.