June 11, 2026 7:42 PM
‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’ to Provide 24×7 AI-Powered Advisory to Farmers
In a move aimed at strengthening oilseed cultivation and improving farmers' access to scientific guidance, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched 'Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra', a WhatsApp-based artificial intelligence-powered advisory service that provides round-the-clock, research-based support to oilseed farmers in multiple Indian languages. Developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad, the service was launched by the Secretary, Departm...