Polam Pilustondi is the Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Department’s farmer field programme — the scheme that brings agriculture officers out of their offices and into the fields. Instead of asking farmers to come to the department, Polam Pilustondi takes the department to the farmer. This guide explains what happens at the visits, and how a farmer can join Polam Pilustondi through the local Rythu Seva Kendram.
Polam Pilustondi at a Glance
| Point | What to know |
|---|---|
| What it is | AP Agriculture Department’s farmer field-visit programme |
| Who visits | Agriculture staff, including the Village Agriculture Assistant |
| What happens | Field inspection, crop advice, pest and disease guidance |
| How to join | Through your Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) |
| Cost | Free for farmers |
Polam Pilustondi: What It Is
Polam Pilustondi means, in Telugu, visiting the field — and that is exactly what the programme does. Agriculture staff from the department visit farmers’ fields in the village, look at the crop, talk to the farmer, and give advice on the spot. The programme is run by the AP Agriculture Department, and the visits are organised through the village Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) and the Village Agriculture Assistant (VAA).
The idea behind Polam Pilustondi is simple: a farmer’s problem is in the field, so the advice should be given in the field. A photograph or a description carried to an office is never as useful as standing in the crop and seeing the pest, the disease or the water stress with your own eyes. Polam Pilustondi makes that the normal way of working, not the exception.
What Happens at the Visits
A Polam Pilustondi visit usually starts with the agriculture staff walking the field with the farmer. They look at the crop’s growth, check for pest attack and disease, look at the soil moisture and the irrigation, and ask the farmer what problems have appeared since the last visit. Then they give advice: which pest management to use, whether the crop needs water or fertiliser, and what to watch for in the coming days.
The visit is also a chance to pass on the department’s advice for the season — new varieties, the timing of sowing, and warnings about pest outbreaks in the area. The staff may take soil samples for testing, and they may note the crop’s condition for the department’s records. The farmer can ask questions freely, and the advice is given in the farmer’s own language, in the farmer’s own field. For the village centre that organises these visits, see our guide to the Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK).
How Farmers Join Polam Pilustondi
A farmer joins Polam Pilustondi through the Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK). The VAA and the RSK staff know the visit schedule for the village, and they can tell a farmer when the next visit is planned. A farmer can also ask for a visit: if a pest has appeared or a crop looks sick, the farmer can report it at the RSK, and the staff will arrange for the field to be visited.
There is no application form and no fee for Polam Pilustondi. The farmer only needs to be present in the field when the staff arrive, and to be ready to show them the crop and describe the problem. It helps to keep the e-Panta record and the land details ready, because the staff may want to know what crop is recorded for the survey number. The AP Agriculture Department portal is the official source for the department’s programmes.
What the Visits Cover
Polam Pilustondi visits cover the practical problems of the season. Pest and disease identification is the most common: the staff identify the pest or the disease, and advise the right control, so that the farmer does not spend money on the wrong pesticide. Nutrient and water advice is another part: the staff can tell from the crop whether it needs fertiliser or water, and how much.
The visits also cover crop choice and sowing advice at the start of the season, and harvest and marketing advice at the end. If a crop has been damaged by weather, the staff can note the damage, which helps with the later assessment of input subsidy. Our guide to Crop Loss Compensation in AP explains how that assessment works, and Annadata Sukhibhava 2026-27 explains the state’s farmer income support.
Polam Pilustondi and Your RSK
Polam Pilustondi and the Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) work together. The RSK is the village base: it holds the farmer’s records, it arranges the inputs, and it organises the visits. The VAA at the RSK is usually the person who knows the village’s fields best, and who walks with the visiting staff.
For a farmer, the practical point is to keep in touch with the RSK. Go to the RSK at the start of the season, ask about the Polam Pilustondi schedule, and report any problem as soon as it appears. A problem reported early can be controlled; a problem reported late may have already damaged the crop. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare publishes national scheme details, and PM Kisan Scheme 2026 explains the central income support for farmers.
How to Get the Most from a Visit
A Polam Pilustondi visit is more useful if the farmer is prepared. Walk the field before the staff arrive, and note where the problem is worst. Bring the questions you want answered, and write down the advice you are given — the name of the pesticide, the dose, the timing. Ask what to watch for next, and when the staff will come again.
Keep a record of the visits: the date, who came, and what was advised. If a problem continues, report it again at the RSK rather than waiting for the next scheduled visit. And if a promised follow-up does not happen, raise it through the RSK or the grievance route — our guide on raising a grievance on the NBM portal explains how, and the AP government portal lists the services available at Sachivalayams. For the wider picture, see our roundup of AP government schemes in November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polam Pilustondi?
Polam Pilustondi is the AP Agriculture Department’s farmer field programme. Agriculture staff visit farmers’ fields, inspect the crop, and give advice on the spot.
How do I join Polam Pilustondi?
Through your Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK). Ask the Village Agriculture Assistant for the visit schedule, or report a problem at the RSK and ask for a field visit.
What happens at a Polam Pilustondi visit?
The staff walk the field with the farmer, check the crop for pests, disease and water stress, give advice on control and nutrition, and may take soil samples.
Is there a fee for Polam Pilustondi?
No. The visits are free for farmers. Do not pay anyone who claims a fee for arranging a visit.
Can a Polam Pilustondi visit help with crop loss compensation?
Yes. If a crop is damaged, the visiting staff can note the damage, which helps with the later enumeration and assessment of input subsidy after a calamity.
Polam Pilustondi is the government coming to the field instead of the farmer going to the government. Know the schedule, report problems early, and use the visits — they are free, and they are the quickest way to get the right advice for your crop.
Last updated: November 2026