Starlink officially enters India, to offer satellite internet in this state first

According to a report by PTI, the Maharashtra government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink to deploy its satellite-based internet services across the state. The initiative aims to bring high-speed connectivity to government institutions, rural communities, and key public infrastructure.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the rollout will prioritise remote and underserved districts such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv, which have long struggled with poor digital access. In a post on X, the Chief Minister’s Office wrote, “With Starlink’s cutting-edge satellite technology, Maharashtra takes a bold leap forward in bridging the last digital divide, powering education, healthcare, and connectivity in every corner of our state.”

The partnership marks the first formal collaboration between an Indian state and Starlink, the satellite internet venture under Elon Musk’s SpaceX. CM Fadnavis hailed it as a “giant leap towards a future-ready Maharashtra”, adding that the state will lead the country in satellite-enabled digital infrastructure.