Winner of Smart Farm Grant Challenge deploys Satellite-Powered Digital Tool for sugarcane farmers and mills

In a powerful testament to India’s agritech momentum, Bengaluru-based startup Satyukt Analytics has operationally deployed its flagship SFGC Sugarcane mobile application at DCM Shriram Ltd.’s Loni Unit. The launch comes on the heels of Satyukt’s selection as winner of the Smart Farm Grant Challenge (SFGC)—an innovation initiative by MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology), executed through STPI (Software Technology Parks of India).

At the heart of this deployment is a dual-platform digital solution—a satellite-powered dashboard for mill operators and a mobile app tailored for farmers—purpose-built to enhance decision-making in India’s sugarcane ecosystem. The tools integrate advanced remote sensing capabilities to provide real-time insights on crop health, soil moisture, and harvest readiness, bringing science-driven simplicity to frontline agriculture.

“Deploying the ‘SFGC Sugarcane’ mobile application at DCM Shriram’s Loni unit is a critical step in our journey to scale agri-innovation,” said Dr. Sat Kumar Tomer, Co-Founder & CEO, Satyukt Analytics. “We’re blending science with practicality—and making satellite intelligence usable and impactful at the farm level. What we are building here is not just a pilot; it’s a blueprint for the future of Indian agriculture.”

The rollout follows an intensive product refinement cycle—comprising field trials, iterative feedback loops, and direct farmer onboarding. With DCM Shriram Ltd. as the field implementation partner, the pilot aims to validate usability in real-world farming conditions. The Satyukt team conducted hands-on training sessions with mill managers, agronomists, and local farmers to ensure effective adoption and integration of the technology on the ground.

This initiative underlines the rising strength of public-private innovation models in Indian agriculture. As part of MeitY’s broader mandate to digitalize and de-risk critical farm sectors, the STPI-SFGC program fosters scalable solutions with proven on-field potential.

From sugar mills to smallholders, the app’s ability to translate satellite imagery into actionable insights positions it as a potential game-changer—especially in a crop like sugarcane that is both resource-intensive and politically pivotal.

With India’s agricultural value chains increasingly leaning on space tech, AI, and smart data, the success of platforms like SFGC Sugarcane reflects a new frontier in farm digitisation—where precision meets accessibility.