The document discusses the history and growth of the independent music scene in India from the 1990s to the present. It notes that in the 1990s and 2000s, the independent music scene was small with few venues and shows, but that the internet helped fuel its growth. Now, the independent music scene in India has exploded with many new venues, sounds, artists, and initiatives featuring folk, rock, metal, electronica, and regional music. Independent artists now regularly perform over 200 live shows per year across more than 25 venues and tour internationally.