New Delhi, June 20 (UNI) India has given license to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service in an attempt to power digital India’s soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country.
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said he held a ‘productive meeting’ with Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of Starlink owner SpaceX, on ‘India’s next frontier in connectivity.’
Both sides discussed opportunities for collaboration in satellite communication.
‘Had a productive meeting with Ms. @Gwynne_Shotwell, President & COO of @SpaceX, on India’s next frontier in connectivity. We delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India’s soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country,’ Scindia said in a post on X.
‘With India’s digital revolution under the leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, satellite technologies are not just relevant, they’re transformative,’ he said.
Shotwell appreciated the license granted to Starlink, calling it a ‘great start to the journey”.