Goa Govt in Talks with Starlink to Accelerate Digital Access

The Government of Goa, led by Minister of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Rohan Khaunte, engaged in a strategic meeting with a delegation from Starlink to discuss high-impact digital connectivity initiatives aimed at strengthening Goa’s technology ecosystem and rural connectivity.

Two meetings were convened on December 12, 2025, focusing on collaborative avenues with Starlink that align with the State’s vision of advancing digital inclusion, fostering innovation, and building resilient digital connectivity across both urban and remote regions.

The first meeting, held at the Mantralaya in Porvorim, took place in the presence of Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant. The delegation from Starlink included Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Starlink Business Operations – Global Access & Operations, Prabhakar Jayakumar, Head of Starlink India, and Manoj Ladwa, Government Affairs Strategist & Chairman, India Global Forum.

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Another meeting was held at Taj Cidade de Goa, Dona Paula, attended by the Minister of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Tourism and Printing & Stationary, Shri Rohan Khaunte, along with Dr. V. Candavelou IAS, Chief Secretary of Goa, Shri Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director, Department of IT, Electronics & Communication, Pravimal Abhishek IAS, Secretary, Science & Technology, MD, Goa Industrial Development Corporation, Director of Transport, other senior officials, and Lauren Dreyer, VP, Starlink Business Operations – Global Access & Operations, along with the Starlink team.

The discussions outlined avenues where Starlink’s global satellite network could complement Goa’s development priorities, including strengthening rural and shadow-area connectivity, improving industrial and electronic manufacturing clusters with high-speed data coverage, enhancing last-mile delivery under the Har Ghar Fibre programme, modernising maritime and fisheries operations with real-time communication capabilities, and advancing Goa’s Digital Nomad vision by providing seamless connectivity.

Through these discussions, Goa is advancing a connectivity roadmap that strengthens rural networks, enhances communication for maritime operations, and expands last-mile digital reach under Har Ghar Fibre, ensuring seamless digital access across the State.