Department : Education
Project : Satellite Internet Initiative for Schools
Launch Date : Friday, May 10
Summary :
The government of Punjab has launched a new project to give thousands of schools across the province access to internet through satellites in space. This satellite internet initiative, inaugurated by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz at DPS Model Town on Friday , May 10.
A UAE delegation led by Sheikh Ahmed Dalmouk Al Maktoum was also present on the signing of MoU.
The pilot project is a collaboration between the Punjab government, international satellite internet company OneWeb, and UAE-based firm ADM Holding.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed, the project aims to provide satellite internet access to thousands of schools across remote and urban areas in Punjab.