Maharashtra Becomes First Indian State to Partner with Elon Musk's Starlink for Satellite Internet Services

Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to establish a formal partnership with Starlink.

Mumbai:

On Wednesday, the Maharashtra government announced a strategic collaboration with Elon Musk's satellite communications venture, becoming India's first state to officially partner with the American company.

The government formalized this relationship by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt Ltd.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted that this agreement positions Maharashtra as the pioneering state working with Starlink to implement satellite-based internet services for government institutions, rural communities, and essential public infrastructure across "remote and underserved regions and aspirational districts" including Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv.

Elon Musk's Starlink stands as one of the most significant companies in the Information and Communication Technology sector, operating the world's largest constellation of communication satellites.

"We are honored that the company is entering India and choosing Maharashtra as its partner," Fadnavis stated in a post on X.

The Chief Minister explained that this Maharashtra-Starlink collaboration aligns with the state's flagship Digital Maharashtra initiative and integrates with its electric vehicle strategy, coastal development programs, and disaster resilience efforts.

Fadnavis expressed confidence that this groundbreaking decision will position Maharashtra as India's leader in satellite-enabled digital infrastructure.

"This represents a tremendous advancement toward a future-ready Maharashtra and establishes a standard for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India mission at the grassroots level," he remarked.