Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹1.32 lakh crore for agriculture, emphasizing the government's commitment to upgrading farm practices. A key announcement was Bharat VISTAAR, an AI-enabled agricultural advisory platform that integrates Agri Stack portals and ICAR's agricultural practices with AI systems. The platform provides customised advisory to farmers, improving farm productivity, enabling better decision-making, and reducing risk. The budget also continued support for PM-Kisan at ₹63,500 crore and PM Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance). The focus on agricultural AI aligns with the Economic Survey's finding that manufacturing and services have outpaced agriculture growth, necessitating technology-driven productivity improvements in farming.
Budget 2026: Agriculture Gets ₹1.32 Lakh Crore; Bharat VISTAAR AI Advisory Platform Launched
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Agriculture budget ₹1.63 lakh crore; Bharat VISTAAR AI advisory platform integrating Agri Stack and ICAR with AI; PM-Kisan ₹63,500 cr continues.
Key facts
- Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹1.63 lakh crore for agriculture
- Bharat VISTAAR announced — an AI-enabled agricultural advisory platform integrating Agri Stack portals and ICAR practices
- Bharat VISTAAR provides customised advisory to farmers for improving productivity and reducing risk
- PM-Kisan continued at ₹63,500 crore; PM Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance) support continued
- Focus on agricultural technology aligns with Economic Survey finding that manufacturing and services have outpaced agriculture growth
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- RAS 2024 Nuclear energy roadmap in Union Budget 2025-26 — Both this 2024 PYQ on Budget 2025-26 sectoral allocations and the Bharat VISTAAR launch reflect sector-specific Budget announcements that drive technology-led growth.
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Q: Examine how Budget 2026-27's agriculture allocation and the Bharat VISTAAR AI platform together address India's farm productivity challenge.
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Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹1.63 lakh crore for agriculture and launched Bharat VISTAAR, an AI-enabled advisory platform integrating Agri Stack with ICAR practices for customised farmer guidance. PM-Kisan continued at ₹63,500 crore alongside PM Fasal Bima Yojana. The focus responds to Economic Survey findings that manufacturing and services outpace agricultural growth.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Bharat VISTAAR AI platform announced in Budget 2026-27?
**Bharat VISTAAR** is an AI-enabled agricultural advisory platform announced in Budget 2026-27 as part of the **₹1.63 lakh crore** agriculture allocation. It integrates **Agri Stack portals** and **ICAR agricultural practices** with AI to provide customized advisory to farmers, improving productivity and reducing risk.
What is the total agriculture allocation in Union Budget 2026-27?
Budget 2026-27 allocated **₹1.63 lakh crore** for agriculture. Key components include **PM-Kisan at ₹63,500 crore**, **PM Fasal Bima Yojana** for crop insurance, and the **Bharat VISTAAR AI advisory platform** integrating Agri Stack and ICAR practices to provide farmers customized guidance.
How does Bharat VISTAAR help farmers in Budget 2026-27?
**Bharat VISTAAR** helps farmers by: integrating **Agri Stack portals, ICAR practices, and AI** to provide customized advice; improving farm productivity; enabling better crop decision-making; and reducing weather and pest risks. It was announced in Budget 2026-27 as part of the **₹1.63 lakh crore** agriculture budget.
What is PM-Kisan allocation in Budget 2026-27?
**PM-Kisan** was allocated **₹63,500 crore** in Union Budget 2026-27, continuing the annual income support of **₹6,000** per farmer family. PM Fasal Bima Yojana for crop insurance also received continued support. The total agriculture allocation was **₹1.63 lakh crore**.
Why did Budget 2026-27 introduce Bharat VISTAAR AI advisory for agriculture?
Budget 2026-27 introduced **Bharat VISTAAR** because the **Economic Survey found that manufacturing and services outpaced agriculture growth**, necessitating technology-driven productivity improvements. The AI platform integrates Agri Stack and ICAR data to provide farmers customized advice as part of the **₹1.63 lakh crore** agriculture allocation.
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