Meghalaya partners with Starlink to boost connectivity, eyes Shillong as tech hub
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the Starlink partnership will expand digital access to remote areas, improving healthcare, education, and livelihood
File image of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma (Photo: X)
Shillong, April 2: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the State government is taking major steps to enhance digital connectivity through its collaboration with Elon Musk-owned Starlink.
Meghalaya has seen credible transformation through technology, and "we are hopeful that this collaboration will help us reach the remotest corners of our State and make a real difference in people's lives," Sangma said in a post on micro blogging website.
The CM said he was glad to witness the MoU signing between the Meghalaya government and Starlink India.
"Our partnership to introduce advanced satellite connectivity technology marks an important step. This initiative will help save lives through better healthcare access, improve learning opportunities for students, and enhance livelihoods for farmers and rural communities," he said.
Sangma said the State government is also working to-wards positioning Shillong as a technology hub.
"We are also committed to transforming Shillong into a hub for IT and technology in the Northeast, creating opportunities for our talented youth and building a strong digital ecosystem for the future," he said.
PTI