In a major boost to India’s farming community, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will roll out ‘Bharat Vistar’ on Tuesday, an AI-driven platform designed as a constant companion for farmers. This launch marks a significant stride in leveraging technology to empower rural India.
The minister shared the exciting news on X, emphasizing the platform’s role in simplifying agriculture. With cutting-edge machine learning at its core, Bharat Vistar offers customized alerts for crop conditions and weather forecasts, helping farmers make informed decisions swiftly.
A unified digital gateway provides direct access to government schemes from center and states alike. Supporting more than 22 languages via user-friendly interfaces and voice-enabled audio, it ensures accessibility even in remote villages.
Voice bots powered by natural language processing let farmers converse naturally in their mother tongue, bypassing the need for literacy or typing. The system integrates deeply with land records and extension services at the state level.
Opportunities abound for agritech innovators to contribute solutions on the platform. Government officials stress its potential to enhance yields, mitigate risks, and elevate earnings through accurate, timely insights.
By connecting with AgriStack and ICAR resources through AI, it resolves fragmented data issues across ministries. This comprehensive ecosystem also facilitates credit, market access, and tech aid, positioning Bharat Vistar as a game-changer for sustainable agriculture.