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Maharashtra Partners with Starlink to Boost Digital Connectivity

11/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

Maharashtra signed a Letter of Intent with Elon Musk’s Starlink, becoming the first Indian state to partner with the provider.
The agreement aims to provide satellite connectivity to Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv.
Devendra Fadnavis said the initiative supports Digital Maharashtra and will improve digital access for government institutions, schools, and healthcare centers.
Starlink’s low-Earth orbit technology is expected to bridge the digital divide and strengthen the digital infrastructure.

History

Historical Context

Launched on July 1, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Digital India Initiative aims to enhance digital infrastructure and internet access for over 1.3 billion citizens, particularly in rural areas. This initiative supports various government schemes and has led to significant increases in internet users, with rural areas accounting for 398.35 million subscribers, fostering economic growth and social development.

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Story summary

Maharashtra signed a Letter of Intent with Elon Musk’s Starlink, becoming the first Indian state to partner with the provider.
The agreement aims to provide satellite connectivity to Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv.
Devendra Fadnavis said the initiative supports Digital Maharashtra and will improve digital access for government institutions, schools, and healthcare centers.
Starlink’s low-Earth orbit technology is expected to bridge the digital divide and strengthen the digital infrastructure.

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