Scindia says satcom security clearance rests with Home Ministry, denies bias
Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India does not allow monopoly in any sector and therefore even as Satcom (satellite communication) is concerned there is not a single licensee that has been chosen.
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified on Friday that the decision regarding security clearance for satellite internet companies in India is solely in the hands of the Home Ministry. He stated that Starlink, a satellite internet service provider, has built its operations in India while adhering to Indian security requirements and regulations.
However, Scindia emphasized that the Home Ministry needs to officially confirm that Starlink has successfully met all security requirements before the company can commence commercial services. The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for determining whether a satellite internet operator has fulfilled the security requirements.
Starlink has obtained a license to operate in India, but it still needs to complete the security assessments and other regulatory milestones before launching its services. The government has stated that all licensed satellite operators, including Starlink, Jio, and OneWeb, must meet these security requirements and regulatory milestones before starting commercial operations.
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