Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Maharashtra became the first Indian state to sign a formal agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink, a SpaceX initiative, to deliver satellite-based internet across remote and underserved areas. Through this partnership, Starlink’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology will provide high-speed, low-latency internet to government institutions, rural and tribal communities, and aspirational districts such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv. The initiative supports the state’s “Digital Maharashtra” mission by enhancing e-governance, telemedicine, online education, and disaster response systems while strengthening connectivity in regions with limited terrestrial infrastructure.