February 2026 Tech Digest: India's AI Push, Microsoft's Cloud Boom, and New Robotics
India’s 2026 Budget: AI Initiatives to Revolutionize Agriculture and Accessibility The Indian government has announced significant new artificial intelligence initiatives as part of its Union Budget 2026, signaling a major push to leverage AI in key sectors. During the presentation on February 1, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced “Bharat Vistar,” a multilingual AI-driven platform designed to integrate the nation’s agricultural technology stack. This powerful tool will combine various agri-stack portals with AI systems to provide critical support to farmers. Furthermore, the budget unveiled the ‘Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana,’ a scheme promoting AI-assisted manufacturing of artificial limbs. This initiative aims to deliver customized products for differently-abled individuals while creating new livelihood opportunities, underscoring a strong focus on inclusive, technology-driven growth. ...