Bharat-VISTAAR’-a multilingual AI tool

The Union budget of India proposes ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’(Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) – a multilingual AI tool that shall integrate the AgriStack portals and the ICAR package on agricultural practices with AI systems. Bharat-VISTAAR is expected to

• Enhance farm productivity through scientific, data-backed advisory.
• Improve farmer decision-making by offering personalised and timely information.
• Reduce production risks by predicting and managing climate, pest, and market uncertainties.
• Promote technology adoption in small and marginal farming.
• Strengthen last-mile service delivery, bridging the gap between agricultural research and farm practices.

This aligns with India’s broader goals of doubling farmers’ income, promoting climate-resilient agriculture, and building a digitally empowered rural economy.