BHARAT VISTAAR

NEWS: The Ministry of Agriculture launched Phase-1 of the AI-based ‘Bharat VISTAAR’ scheme in Jaipur, Rajasthan

About

• ‘Bharat VISTAAR’àA multilingual Artificial Intelligence(AI) based conversational advisory system
• Allows farmers to ask agriculture-related questions through mobile or smartphone and receive instant solutions.
• Aims to make agriculture accessible, affordable and technology-drivenà through AI-based personalised advisory + strengthen farmer self-reliance.
• Helpline numberà 155261 to get immediate answers in their local language (currently Hindi and English, soon expanding to 11 languages)
• One digital interfaceà Combines AgriStack, Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR) knowledge systems, India Meteorological Department (IMD) weather inputs, market prices and government schemes
• A digital Farmer Identity CardàStore farmer data and integrate services like PM Fasal Bima Yojana and Soil Health Card.

Other Services

• Guidance onà Soil testing, seeds, fertilisers, irrigation, loans, insurance and scheme benefits
• Improving productivity and reducing risks.
• A farmer-centric AI Hackathon and the Agri Kosh AI Strategy Roadmap à to promote innovation in agricultural technology.