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VISTAR Scheme

November 13 , 2026 17 hrs 0 min 26 0

The Union Cabinet approved the ₹4,371 crore Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR) scheme.
The scheme will be implemented from 2026–27 to 2030–31 to modernise India's statistical system at the Central and State levels.
It aims to improve data collection, analysis, accuracy and timely availability of official statistics.
It will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and harmonised datasets to improve statistical analysis.
The scheme will provide fresh data on the unorganised sector to improve the accuracy of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates.