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: ₹150 crore initial allocation; part of ₹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.
- Bharat-VISTAAR is a single AI-powered digital gateway for agricultural schemes, advisories, markets, and grievance redressal with ₹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.
What is Bharat-VISTAAR?
Bharat-VISTAAR is an AI-powered digital gateway that serves as a single platform for agricultural schemes, advisories, mandi prices, and grievance redressal for farmers across India.
What is the budget allocated to Bharat-VISTAAR?
The scheme has an initial allocation of ₹150 crore, which is part of the total agriculture sector allocation of ₹1,62,671 crore under Union Budget 2026-27.
Which ministry runs Bharat-VISTAAR?
It is run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and integrates AgriStack, ICAR crop and livestock recommendations, and the Kisan Call Centre into a single platform.
How can farmers access Bharat-VISTAAR services?
Farmers can access services via a toll-free helpline 155261 with the AI assistant 'Bharati', through basic phones, or via mobile apps, with 24/7 digital agriculture expert availability.
Which languages does Bharat-VISTAAR support?
The multilingual AI platform launches with Hindi and English support, and will expand to 11 languages to serve small and marginal farmers across different regions.
Which schemes are consolidated under Bharat-VISTAAR?
It consolidates access to PM-KISAN, PMFBY, Soil Health Card, Kisan Credit Card, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, and other key central agricultural schemes.
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