Maharashtra Becomes the First Indian State to Partner with Starlink
To Deliver Satellite-Based Internet Connectivity Across Remote and Underserved Regions
Mumbai, November 5, 2025 : In a pioneering step toward inclusive digital transformation, the Government of Maharashtra today signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, marking Maharashtra as the first Indian state to formally collaborate with Starlink to deploy satellite-based internet services for government institutions, rural communities, and critical public infrastructure. This is subject to Starlink’s regulatory and compliance clearances from the Government of India
The LOI was signed by Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Starlink, and Shri Virendra Singh, IAS, Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Government of Maharashtra, in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Under this strategic collaboration, this cutting edge technology will enable the Government of Maharashtra and Starlink to work together to connect remote and underserved regions of the state, including tribal schools, primary health centres, disaster control rooms, forest outposts, coastal zones, and aspirational districts such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Dharashiv, and Washim.
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