In an era where digital transformation is reshaping agriculture, the Government of India has introduced the SATHI — a centralized digital system for Seed Traceability, Authentication and Holistic Inventory. Developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in partnership with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the SATHI portal marks a crucial milestone toward ensuring seed quality, transparency and regulatory compliance across the Indian agricultural ecosystem.

At Scalion, we recognize the power of digital platform like SATHI in strengthening Agri-Supply Chains and enabling Seed companies to stay ahead of new compliance requirements. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is the SATHI?

The SATHI is a digital platform launched to:

  • Trace seed movement across production, certification, storage and distribution

  • Authenticate certified seed using digitally generated seed tags

  • Digitize the entire inventory of seeds at various stages, from breeder seed to commercial seed

  • Ensure regulatory compliance by centralizing communication among seed companies, certification agencies and government authorities

Visit the official SATHI portal

Why Is It a Game-Changer?

The seed industry in India has long struggled with challenges such as counterfeit seeds, traceability gaps and inconsistent certification. SATHI bridges these gaps through:

Complete Seed Traceability
Every seed lot is traceable across its lifecycle — from breeder to farmer.

Digital Authentication
Unique barcoded seed tags help farmers verify product authenticity.

Inventory Visibility
Real-time inventory helps in better stock management and planning.

Digital Certification Workflow
Streamlines communication and document submission between stakeholders.

Who Should Use the SATHI Portal?

The portal is mandatory (as per recent government notifications) for:

  • Seed Producers

  • Seed Certification Agencies

  • Seed Testing Laboratories

  • Agri Input Distributors

  • Government Departments

If you’re in any of the above categories, SATHI is not just useful — it’s essential for compliance and business continuity.

What Scalion Offers

As an Agritech SaaS company, Scalion helps Certified Seed Producer Companies for managing Warehouse stock, primary QR serialisation as generated in Sathi seedtrace and auto assign them to secondary QR.

Secondary Packing QR Generation
We generate SATHI-compliant secondary packing QR — no manual errors.

Inventory Automation
Sync your real-time seed stock with SATHI to avoid compliance delays.

Audit Readiness & Documentation
Be ready with complete digital records for inspections or audits.

Training & Onboarding Support
Our team simplifies the adoption process for your staff and partners.

Explore our Seed Supply Chain Traceability Software

 

Conclusion

India’s agriculture sector is moving rapidly toward digitization, and the SATHI portal is a foundational step in that journey. If you’re a stakeholder in the seed industry, SATHI is not just a regulatory mandate — it’s a tool that offers better control, transparency, and trust in your product.

At Scalion, we help you make this transition seamless. Let’s digitize your seed operations, ensure compliance, and build trust — one tag at a time.

Need help? Talk to our team

 Key Takeaways

  • SATHI is a government-led digital platform for seed traceability, authentication and inventory management across India’s seed value chain.

  • It ensures certified seed authentication through barcoded tags and provides end-to-end visibility from breeder seed to distribution.

  • The portal is mandatory for seed producers, certification agencies, testing labs, agri-input distributors and relevant government departments.

  • Scalion supports Certified Seed Producer companies for managing Warehouse stock, primary QR serialisation as generated in Sathi seedtrace and auto assign them to secondary QR.

  • Adoption of SATHI not only ensures regulatory compliance but also enhances supply chain transparency, reduces counterfeit risks and improves farmer trust.

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Ajith Bhat