New satellite launch to help fast-track digital India, says expert

The launch of a new mega satellite providing coverage over Asia will help fast-track Digital India and financial inclusion initiatives, according to a leading satellite industry expert. Deepak Mathur, Executive Vice-President, Global Sales at SES Video, said the successful launch of SES-12 recently would help support India's growing direct-to-home (DTH) TV market, as more and more consumers in rural India embrace the medium. "The satellite will be able to help accelerate the country's push towards a Digital India, the government's vision to digitally empower India and transform connectivity in the country," said Mathur. More

(Source: Times of India - Jul 2)