Budget 2026-27 proposes Bharat-VISTAAR AI tool for farmers and a Coconut Promotion Scheme
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, proposed Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI tool integrating AgriStack and ICAR advisories, and a Coconut Promotion Scheme.
Summary
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, proposed Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), a multilingual AI tool that will integrate the AgriStack portals and ICAR's package of practices to give farmers customised advice. A Coconut Promotion Scheme will raise production and productivity, and high-value crops such as coconut, sandalwood, cocoa and cashew will be supported in coastal areas. The Budget also proposed integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars, and adding more than 20,000 veterinary professionals.
Key facts
- Bharat-VISTAAR
- Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources — multilingual AI tool
- Integrates
- AgriStack portals and ICAR package of practices
- Coconut
- Coconut Promotion Scheme
- High-value crops
- Coconut, sandalwood, cocoa, cashew in coastal areas
- Fisheries
- 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars
- Veterinary professionals
- 20,000+ to be added
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is Bharat-VISTAAR, proposed in the Union Budget 2026-27?
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Correct answer: B — A multilingual AI tool giving farmers customised advisory
Bharat-VISTAAR is a multilingual AI tool that integrates AgriStack portals and ICAR's package of practices.
Which of the following crops is NOT among the high-value crops the Union Budget 2026-27 said it would support in coastal areas?
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Correct answer: C — Saffron
The crops named were coconut, sandalwood, cocoa and cashew in coastal areas.