In a landmark move for digital inclusion, Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to sign a formal agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink, a satellite internet venture under SpaceX. The state government signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt Ltd, paving the way for the rollout of satellite-based internet services across some of Maharashtra’s most remote and underserved regions.
The Maharashtra-Starlink pact aims to provide high-speed, low-latency satellite internet to,
The targeted districts include,
These regions often suffer from poor terrestrial connectivity due to terrain, remoteness, or infrastructure limitations. Starlink’s LEO (low-Earth orbit) satellite technology offers a scalable and reliable solution.
The Starlink services will support various flagship programmes including,
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