Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrived at Jaipur airport on Tuesday, February 17, ahead of the inauguration of Bharat-VISTAAR, a new digital platform aimed at supporting farmers across India. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is set to participate in the launch ceremony.

Bharat-VISTAAR: AI-Powered Digital Companion for Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced that Bharat-VISTAAR is an AI-based platform designed to consolidate essential information for farmers. It will provide updates on:

• Weather conditions

• Market prices

• Pest and disease management

• Soil health and crop management

• Central government schemes

The platform will be accessible via voice calls, chatbots, and a future mobile app, making it usable even by farmers with basic feature phones.

Multi-Language Support and Nationwide Reach

Initially, Bharat-VISTAAR will support Hindi and English and is expected to reach millions of farmers in Maharashtra, Bihar, and Gujarat. Farmers nationwide will also participate remotely through connections with state agriculture ministers, ICAR, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), agricultural universities, and other institutions.

AI for Agriculture Roadmap and Additional Initiatives

During the event, the government will introduce the AI for Agriculture Roadmap, alongside announcements regarding an AI Hackathon and AgriKosh. These initiatives aim to strengthen the use of AI and digital resources in agriculture, providing farmers with easy access to information and support.

User-Friendly Features for Farmers

Bharat-VISTAAR is a voice-first AI system, allowing farmers to access vital information via phone calls. A dedicated helpline number 155261 is available for voice interaction. Additionally, web and mobile chatbots are integrated, and an Android app is expected to launch soon.

Dignitaries and Officials to Attend

The Jaipur launch will include participation from:

• Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary

• Ram Nath Thakur

• Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena

• MPs, MLAs, and public representatives

• Senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rajasthan Chief Secretary

Government’s Push for Digital Agriculture

Bharat-VISTAAR represents a major step in the Government of India’s efforts to support farmers through AI-powered digital infrastructure. By integrating government and scientific resources in one platform, it ensures easy access to accurate, timely information, helping farmers make better-informed decisions and improve productivity.

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