In 1997, we have a black and white TV back then.
We used to get cable connection in summer vacation. Evening and morning cartoons were fun.
Just checked that cartoon network was launched in 1995 in india, but I don't think that we have Cartoon Network before 2000 (maybe because of cable operator).
Shifted to DEN and DD Free Dish (had 2 TVs) after digitalization forced us too, and left DEN and move on to Airtel after NTO. After one year of NTO not even recharged AIRTEL stb too.