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AI Boost For Farmers: Govt Set To Launch Bharat-VISTAAR To Transform Farm Support Tomorrow | India News

AI Boost For Farmers: Govt Set To Launch Bharat-VISTAAR To Transform Farm Support Tomorrow | India News

Last Updated:February 16, 2026, 14:00 IST Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-driven multilingual platform, will be launched tomorrow to deliver farm-related info via mobile, integrating AgriStack and ICAR systems. Real-time alerts related to weather will also be available to farmers after the launch of the initiative. (File photo) The Centre will roll out Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), an AI-driven multilingual platform aimed at delivering farm-related information directly to farmers through mobile phones or a simple voice call, on Tuesday. The initiative will be formally launched in Jaipur by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Designed as a round-the-clock “digital agriculture expert,” Bharat-VISTAAR can be accessed in two modes, including via a dedicated helpline number, 155261. Its conversational AI assistant, named Bharati, will guide farmers on crop planning, recommended agricultural practices, pest management, weather updates, market prices, and government schemes. It will also provide details on eligibility, application processes, and grievance redressal, according to a report in The Indian Express. Farmers will be able to access information on 10 …