Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) on February 17 in Jaipur, set to revolutionize Indian agriculture. This AI-powered multilingual tool provides farmers with smart, timely, and accurate information. Bharat-VISTAAR connects 140 million farmers through an integrated digital platform that merges AgriStack portals and ICAR agricultural practices, facilitating personalized crop health and weather alerts via advanced machine learning. With an interface available in 22+ regional languages and natural language voice bots, it allows farmers to access government benefits easily. The initiative, announced during the Union Budget 2026-27, includes a ₹150 crore allocation aimed at enhancing farm productivity, decision-making, and reducing farming risks. By bridging the digital divide and providing localized support, Bharat-VISTAAR promises to empower farmers and streamline agricultural data access, ultimately fostering a unified ecosystem for credit, market access, and technical assistance. For further details, visit Bharat-VISTAAR.
