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VISTAR Scheme 2026-31: Cabinet Approves ₹4,371.10 Crore for Statistical Transformation
VISTAR Scheme 2026-31: Cabinet Approves ₹4,371.10 Crore for Statistical Transformation
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Particular
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Details
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Scheme name
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VISTAR
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Full form
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Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research
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Approved by
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Union Cabinet
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Approval date
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4 November 2026
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Total outlay
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₹4,371.10 crore
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Duration
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2026–27 to 2030–31
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Type
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Central Sector Scheme
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Nodal Ministry
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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
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Main objective
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Modernisation of India's statistical system
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2. Three Major Components
1. Comprehensive Statistical Operations and Strengthening of Ecosystem
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Conduct 59 surveys instead of 43 major surveys previously.
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Use AI and Machine Learning for data processing and analysis.
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Introduce new economic indicators.
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Use mobile phone, scanner and e-commerce data.
2. Support for Statistical Strengthening (SSS 2.0)
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Financial and technical support to States and UTs.
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Improve district-level GDP estimates.
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Improve statistical infrastructure.
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Develop million-plus city-level estimates.
3. Economic Census (EC)
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Conduct the 8th Economic Census.
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Collect information about non-farm establishments and workers.
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Data collection up to Gram Panchayat and Ward level.
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Establish a baseline for the National Statistical Business Register (SBR).
3. New Statistical Indicators
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Headline Index of Services Production.
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Index of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises.
Bharat VISTAAR vs VISTAR Scheme: Key Differences
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Bharat VISTAAR
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VISTAR Scheme
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Agriculture and AI
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Statistical transformation
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Farmer-focused
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Statistical system-focused
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Ministry of Agriculture
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MoSPI
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Agricultural advisory platform
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Statistical modernisation scheme
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Bharat VISTAAR (2026)
Bharat VISTAAR stands for Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources.
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Launched by: Government of India.
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Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
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Type: AI-powered multilingual digital platform.
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Main objective: To provide farmers with easy access to agricultural information and advisory services.
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Technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Public Infrastructure.
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Language support: Multilingual access for farmers.
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Key features:
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Provides AI-based agricultural advice.
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Offers crop-specific recommendations.
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Provides weather-related information.
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Helps farmers access government schemes.
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Provides information about agricultural markets.
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Supports informed farming decisions.
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Main beneficiaries: Indian farmers.
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Aim: To improve agricultural productivity, efficiency and farmers' income.
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