An MoU
signed between Goa Government and Starlink for remote connectivity
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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Goa government and
Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited to improve digital
connectivity.
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The agreement aims to provide high-speed satellite broadband to areas
with limited or no terrestrial network coverage.
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Government schools, healthcare facilities and disaster management
centres have been identified as priority locations.
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The MoU was signed between the Department of Information Technology,
Electronics and Communications and Starlink.
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The signing took place in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
and senior state officials.
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The collaboration will focus on strengthening digital connectivity and
improving emergency response capabilities.
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Support for smart governance initiatives has been included as a key
objective of the partnership.
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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.