Mumbai: The state government signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Starlink on Wednesday, marking a major step in bridging the digital divide in Maharashtra. The partnership aims to provide high-speed satellite internet connectivity to government institutions, rural communities, and critical public infrastructure in districts such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the collaboration aligns with the state’s flagship Digital Maharashtra mission and will also complement initiatives in electric mobility, coastal development, and disaster resilience.
Starlink, part of billionaire Elon Musk’s global satellite communications network, operates the world’s largest constellation of communication satellites.
Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to partner with Elon Musk's Starlink, aiming to enhance digital connectivity in rural and underserved areas. The collaboration will provide high-speed satellite internet to government institutions and public infrastructure, supporting the state's Digital Maharashtra mission and initiatives in electric mobility and disaster resilience.