¨     A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Goa government and Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited to improve digital connectivity.

¨     The agreement aims to provide high-speed satellite broadband to areas with limited or no terrestrial network coverage.
¨     Government schools, healthcare facilities and disaster management centres have been identified as priority locations.
¨     The MoU was signed between the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications and Starlink.
¨     The signing took place in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and senior state officials.
¨     The collaboration will focus on strengthening digital connectivity and improving emergency response capabilities.
¨     Support for smart governance initiatives has been included as a key objective of the partnership.
¨     Starlink has expressed interest in piloting connectivity solutions in remote and underserved regions of Goa.
¨     Capacity-building, training initiatives and affordable tariff structures will be explored under the agreement.
¨     The initiative is expected to help bridge the digital divide and promote a digitally empowered Goa.