Maharashtra becomes first state to team up with Elon Musk’s Starlink, CM Fadnavis calls it ‘giant leap’

Maharashtra government announced on Wednesday that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Elon Musk led Starlink to deploy a host of satellite based internet services. The new partnership makes Maharashtra the first state to have a formal tie up with the US based satellite internet service provider.

As per a report by PTI, Maharashtra will collaborate with Starlink to deploy the company’s satellite based internet services for government institutions, rural communities, and critical public infrastructure. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said they would also be implemented across “remote and underserved regions and aspirational districts” like Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim and Dharashiv.

“With @Starlink’s cutting-edge satellite technology, led by @elonmusk and @laurendreyer, Maharashtra takes a bold leap forward in bridging the last digital divide — powering education, healthcare, and connectivity in every corner of our State.” Maharashtra CMO wrote in a post on X.

“With this landmark decision, Maharashtra will lead India in satellite-enabled digital infrastructure.This is a giant leap towards future-ready Maharashtra” CM Fadnavis said in another post

The Maharashtra government noted that the partnership is subject to Starlink receiving regulatory and compliance clearances from the Department of telecom.