Solution Overview
Submitter: Dept of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW)
The Seed Traceability, Authentication & Holistic Inventory (SATHI) portal is a national digital platform that records every seed lot's journey—from breeder, through processors and dealers, to the final buyer—using QR/bar-code tagging and real-time inventory updates. By exposing this data online and via a mobile app, SATHI tackles the chronic problem of counterfeit or sub-standard seed, giving farmers, companies and regulators an instant way to verify provenance and quality.
Key Features & Benefits
- QR-coded seed packets: Every certified pack carries a unique QR code; a quick scan shows the seed's origin, grower, test results and certification agency, letting farmers instantly check authenticity at the point of purchase.
- End-to-end traceability with real-time monitoring: Automation of breeder-seed indents, allocations and lifting, plus live dashboards of demand and supply, ensure timely movement of quality seed and faster response to shortages.
- Robust inventory and quality controls: The portal blocks damaged or non-conforming lots, reconciles stock counts automatically and generates compliance reports, tightening oversight across producers, distributors and retailers.
Where It Works and Where It Can Work
The SATHI portal has already been rolled out in the country's main seed belts: eight large producing states came on-board for the Kharif 2024 season, and 16 states are now integrated into the national seed grid, with 5,600-plus producing agencies and more than 75,000 registered seed growers.
Evidence & Impact
The use of QR-coded seed packets has enabled farmers and regulators to instantly verify seed authenticity at the point of sale, reducing counterfeit and substandard seed incidents.
Real-time tracking of seed production, certification, and movement has improved supply chain efficiency, ensuring timely availability of quality seeds to farmers.
Scalability & Adoption Support
Open, modular design: SATHI is built on open standards and APIs, allowing easy integration with existing state seed certification and licensing systems, minimizing implementation costs.
Leverages Agri Stack data: By using verified Farmer IDs and geo-referenced land parcels from Agri Stack, the portal ensures accurate farmer linkage and transparent subsidy disbursal, reducing duplication and fraud.
Contact Information & Partners
Partner: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Contact Info: Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda
Designation: Additional Secretary
Email:
pk.meherda@nic.inPhone:
011-23381176
