Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources)

Objective: Serve as a single AI-powered digital gateway for agricultural schemes, advisories, markets, and grievance redressal for farmers. Budget: Rs 150 crore initial allocation; part of Rs 1,62,671 crore total agriculture sector allocation. Key Features: - Multilingual AI platform: Hindi and English initially, expanding to 11 languages. - Toll-free helpline 155261 with AI assistant 'Bharati'. - Integrates AgriStack, ICAR crop and livestock recommendations, Kisan Call Centre. - Real-time mandi price updates, weather forecasts, pest/disease alerts. - Supports basic phones, mobile apps; integrates with PM-KISAN and PMFBY. - 24/7 digital agriculture expert availability. Consolidated Schemes Access: PM-KISAN, PMFBY, Soil Health Card, Kisan Credit Card, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization, Per Drop More Crop, PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan, Modified Interest Subvention Scheme. Beneficiaries: All Indian farmers, emphasis on small and marginal farmers lacking smartphone access. Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare.

उद्देश्य: कृषि योजनाओं, सलाहों, बाजारों और शिकायत निवारण के लिए AI-संचालित एकल डिजिटल गेटवे। बजट: 150 करोड़ रुपये प्रारंभिक आवंटन; कुल कृषि क्षेत्र आवंटन 1,62,671 करोड़ रुपये। मुख्य विशेषताएँ: - बहुभाषी AI प्लेटफॉर्म: प्रारंभ में हिंदी और अंग्रेजी, 11 भाषाओं तक विस्तार। - टोल-फ्री हेल्पलाइन 155261 AI सहायक 'भारती' के साथ। - AgriStack, ICAR फसल और पशुधन सिफारिशें, किसान कॉल सेंटर का एकीकरण। - मंडी मूल्य, मौसम पूर्वानुमान, कीट/रोग चेतावनी। - बेसिक फोन और मोबाइल ऐप सपोर्ट; PM-KISAN और PMFBY से जुड़ाव। समेकित योजना पहुँच: PM-KISAN, PMFBY, मृदा स्वास्थ्य कार्ड, KCC, कृषि अवसंरचना कोष, PM कृषि सिंचाई योजना, कृषि यंत्रीकरण उप-मिशन। लाभार्थी: सभी भारतीय किसान, विशेषकर छोटे और सीमांत किसान। मंत्रालय: कृषि और किसान कल्याण मंत्रालय।

• Bharat-VISTAAR is a single AI-powered digital gateway for agricultural schemes, advisories, markets, and grievance redressal with Rs 150 crore initial allocation.
• Features multilingual AI platform (Hindi and English initially, expanding to 11 languages) with toll-free helpline 155261 and AI assistant 'Bharati'.
• Integrates AgriStack, ICAR crop and livestock recommendations, Kisan Call Centre, real-time mandi prices, weather forecasts, and pest/disease alerts.
• Provides consolidated access to PM-KISAN, PMFBY, Soil Health Card, KCC, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, and other major agricultural schemes.
• Supports basic phones and mobile apps with 24/7 digital agriculture expert availability, emphasising small and marginal farmers.
• Falls under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare.