The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is driving forward a pivotal digital initiative in agricultural extension - VISTAAR (Virtually integrated Systems To Access Agricultural Resources), positioned as a DPI for Agriculture Extension. This ground-breaking digital public initiative aims to modernize agricultural extension services by digitizing information dissemination, thereby ensuring easy access for farmers. Discussion points would be:

1. Criteria for Onboarding Agri Startups

2. Platform Features and Functionalities

3. Information Sharing and Updates

4. Expectations and Impact

5. Leveraging VISTAAR DPI to enhance startups' visibility.

The VISTAAR scheme is designed to empower farmers by making the extension system farmer-driven and accountable. This workshop presents a unique opportunity for stakeholders, particularly startups, to contribute their valuable insights to the VISTAAR initiative. Discussions will revolve around crucial aspects such as criteria for onboarding, information sharing/update mechanisms, access mechanisms, and enhancing the platform's utility. The session will commence with a presentation from the Ministry/VISTAAR team, followed by interactive discussions. We anticipate the participation of relevant stakeholders, including startups, investors, incubators, and ecosystem enablers.