Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to formally partner with Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Communications to provide satellite-based internet services across government institutions and rural regions. The Maharashtra government signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink on November 5, 2025, marking a landmark move to bridge the state’s digital divide. The signing took place in Mumbai in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Starlink Vice President Lauren Dreyer.
The partnership aims to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas, including tribal schools, primary health centres, disaster control rooms, and critical public infrastructure in aspirational districts such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv. This initiative is a crucial part of the Digital Maharashtra mission, which integrates with other state programs like electric vehicle infrastructure, coastal development, and disaster resilience.
Starlink’s satellite broadband technology will supplement ground-based connectivity efforts, ensuring internet access in areas where traditional infrastructure is limited or absent. The project intends to empower education, healthcare, and disaster management systems by connecting every village, school, and health centre, no matter how remote.
The collaboration awaits final regulatory clearances from the Department of Telecommunications to commence commercial rollout. Starlink plans to establish gateway earth stations across key cities in India to support this service. Maharashtra’s government will oversee the phased rollout with 30-, 60-, and 90-day milestone reviews, emphasizing capacity building and local team training.
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