Farmers Welfare

Bharat-VISTAAR: Digital Public Infrastructure in Farming

The Agriculture Ministry launched Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-based Digital Public Infrastructure for farmers featuring the voice assistant “Bharati.” Accessible via smartphones and feature phones, it reduces information gaps, integrates NPSS and IMD data, and builds on pilots like Telangana’s Saagu Baagu, while addressing digital divide and privacy concerns.