India, Nov. 6 -- The Maharashtra government has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Starlink to deploy satellite-based internet services for government institutions in the state.

As part of the collaboration, the two sides will also work together to roll out satellite communication (satcom) services for rural communities and critical public infrastructure across remote and underserved regions in the state.

The LoI was signed between Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Starlink vice-president Lauren Dreyer in Mumbai yesterday.

". The Government of Maharashtra signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink., marking Maharashtra as the first Indian state to formally collaborate with Starlink to deploy satellite-based internet servi...