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Bharat VISTAAR initiative

February 23 , 2026 19 hrs 0 min 60 0

The Ministry of Agriculture has launched Phase-1 of Bharat VISTAAR in Jaipur, Rajasthan, during the AI Summit 2026.
It is a multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI) based conversational advisory system for farmers.
Farmers can call the helpline number 155261 to receive instant answers.
A Digital Farmer Identity Card will link services such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Soil Health Card Scheme.
It provides the guidance on soil testing, seeds, fertilisers, irrigation, loans and insurance.