The Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) platform was officially launched in Jaipur on February 17, 2026, in the presence of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The event also featured the inauguration of an AI Hackathon dedicated to agriculture, underscoring the government's commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into farming practices.\n\nBharat-VISTAAR aims to provide farmers with real-time, AI-powered advisory services covering crop management, weather forecasting, soil health, pest control, and market price information — all in regional languages including Hindi. The platform aggregates data from multiple government schemes and field sensors to generate personalised recommendations for small and marginal farmers.\n\nRajasthan was highlighted as a lead state in micro-irrigation, with over 20 lakh hectares brought under drip and sprinkler irrigation in recent years. The state's emphasis on water-use efficiency aligns with the platform's goal of promoting sustainable agriculture in arid and semi-arid regions.\n\nThe launch is significant for RAS aspirants as it touches on topics such as agricultural technology, Rajasthan's irrigation policy, central-state cooperation in agriculture, and the use of AI for rural development. It also connects to India's broader Digital Agriculture Mission and PM-KISAN ecosystem.