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PROJECT VISTAAR

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Project VISTAAR: Transforming Agricultural Access with AI-driven Networks IIT Madras , in partnership with the  Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare , has launched Project  VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources),  a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing access to agricultural resources through AI-powered advisory networks. What is Project VISTAAR? At its core, VISTAAR is a "Network of Networks" leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create an integrated agricultural advisory system for every state in India. It connects decentralized databases across various stakeholders, including farmers, policymakers, and advisory bodies, to provide seamless access to critical agricultural resources. Key features of VISTAAR: State-specific Advisory Networks: Each state can build its own AI-augmented agricultural advisory network to address local needs. Comprehensive Data Integration: VISTAAR connects databases on crop production, ...