Gujarat government’s Science and Technology Department and OneWeb have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a satellite network portal site in Gujarat. The portal site aims to provide affordable connectivity to various sectors, including the government, offering continuous and secure satellite internet access at affordable rates nationwide.
According to the state government, OneWeb will set up one of the private satellite network portal sites in Mehsana district of Gujarat. The satellite network portal site, which will be located in Jotana taluka of Mehsana district, plans to provide high-speed, low-latency, and affordable connectivity to the government, businesses, consumers, schools, and more.
The satellite network portal in Katosan and Tejpura, Jotana taluka, Gujarat, is scheduled to launch in 2023 with an estimated cost of over Rs 1 billion for its phase-1. The project is also expected to generate approximately 500 direct and indirect employment opportunities in the state.
