Government Schemes and Policy · 2 February 2026
Bharat Vistar: Multilingual AI Tool Proposed in Union Budget 2026-27
Exam-focused facts from the 2 February 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of Bharat Vistar in the Union Budget 2026-27.
- Bharat Vistar is a multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool designed to integrate AgriStack portals and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) practices with advanced AI systems.
- The platform aims to boost farm productivity and deliver customised advisory support to reduce risks for farmers.
- The FM proposed backing high-value crops to raise farm incomes.
- The government proposed a credit-linked subsidy programme for animal husbandry to spur rural jobs.
- The budget includes plans for the modernisation of livestock enterprises and the creation of integrated value chains for dairy and poultry sectors.
- The initiative encourages the formation of livestock Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).