Goa Government signs MoU with Starlink to boost digital connectivity and disaster resilience

Key facts

• Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, signed an MoU with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited on 21 January 2026 in Panaji.
• The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Rohan Khaunte.
• Starlink India was represented by Prabhakar Jayakumar, Head of Starlink India.
• The collaboration will explore digital connectivity, disaster resilience and smart governance solutions across Goa.
• Starlink will pilot satellite broadband in areas with limited terrestrial networks, including select government schools, healthcare facilities and disaster management centres.
• The partnership aims to enhance emergency preparedness, build capacity through training and explore affordable tariff structures for socially beneficial use cases.