Union Minister for Agriculture and
Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development launched phase I of the ‘Bharat VISTAAR’
scheme in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
and Rural Development launched phase I of the ‘Bharat VISTAAR’ scheme in
Jaipur, Rajasthan, as part of India’s push for AI-driven agricultural
transformation.
Bharat VISTAAR
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Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually
Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) is an AI-powered digital
public infrastructure (DPI) designed as a single digital gateway for farmers.
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It integrates data from
sources such as AgriStack, ICAR advisories, IMD weather data, mandi prices
(Agmarknet), and various government schemes to provide unified agricultural
services.
Objective:
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The scheme aims to provide
farmers with real-time agriculture-related information and advisory services
through technology.
Key Features
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Voice-first AI platform:
Farmers can dial 155261 to ask queries, receive instant advisory, and check
mandi prices, even using feature phones.
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Multilingual access:
Initially available in Hindi and English, with plans to expand to 11 languages.
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Farmer Identity Card: A
digital Farmer ID will store farmer profiles, scheme eligibility, and benefit
tracking, initially linked with schemes like Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
and Soil Health Card.
¨ Integrated services: Provides weather forecasts, pest alerts, crop advisory, soil and fertiliser guidance, scheme details, and complaint tracking.
¨ Multiple access modes: Available via helpline, chatbot, web interface, and upcoming mobile apps.
