New Delhi: The Government of Meghalaya on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India to provide satellite internet in the remote region of the state.
SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell and Starlink Vice President of Global Business Lauren Dreyer today met Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. The MoU was signed in the presence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Kongkal Sangma.
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia informed on X, “It was a pleasure to meet Ms. Gwynne Shotwell, President & COO, @SpaceX, Ms. Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Global Business, @Starlink and the India leadership team today.”
It was a pleasure to meet Ms. Gwynne Shotwell, President & COO, @SpaceX, Ms. Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Global Business, @Starlink and the India leadership team today. pic.twitter.com/GNSF6UoGNV
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) April 1, 2026
Commenting on this MoU, Conrad Kongkal Sangma writes on X, “Glad to witness the MoU Signing between Government of Meghalaya and @Starlink India. Over the past 8 years, we have strengthened infrastructure, embraced technology, and improved governance, reducing processes that once took 30 days to just 3 days. Yet, connecting our remotest schools, health centres, and communities remains a challenge. Our partnership to introduce advanced satellite connectivity technology marks an important step toward bridging this gap.”
“This initiative will help save lives through better healthcare access, improve learning opportunities for students, and enhance livelihoods for farmers and rural communities. 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. 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,” Conrad Kongkal Sangma added.
Glad to witness the MoU Signing between Government of Meghalaya and @Starlink India.
Over the past 8 years, we have strengthened infrastructure, embraced technology, and improved governance, reducing processes that once took 30 days to just 3 days. Yet, connecting our remotest… pic.twitter.com/DvGrALo3T6
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) April 1, 2026
