Following the long-awaited approval of Starlink’s GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) licence, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia met with SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell to discuss potential partnerships in the satellite connectivity space. Shotwell was joined by two other senior SpaceX executives during the meeting.
Scindia described the interaction as “productive,” adding that it “delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India’s soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country.”
He further emphasised the broader impact of satellite technology in the country’s digital landscape: “With India’s digital revolution under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji, satellite technologies are not just relevant, they’re transformative.”
This marks Scindia’s first formal comment since Starlink’s GMPCS licence was approved—a process previously stalled due to scrutiny over national security and ownership by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The DoT’s GMPCS portal now lists Starlink as a licensed provider, alongside Jio and OneWeb, paving the way for a new era in space-based broadband services in India. The move is expected to bolster connectivity in underserved and remote regions, aligning with the government’s broader Digital India mission.
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