Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) is the village farmer centre that has quietly become the most important building in rural Andhra Pradesh after the school and the Sachivalayam. If you are a farmer, almost every government service you need — from crop booking to scheme enrolment — now runs through the RSK in your village. This guide explains every service your Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) offers, and how to use it.
Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) at a Glance
| Point | What to know |
|---|---|
| What it is | Village-level farmer service centre, evolved from Rythu Bharosa Kendrams |
| Services | Inputs, e-Panta crop booking, soil health cards, advisory, scheme enrolment |
| Run by | Agriculture Department, with Village Agriculture Assistant (VAA) staff |
| Where | At village level, linked to the Sachivalayam |
| Cost | Centre services are free; inputs at prescribed rates |
Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK): What It Is
A Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) is a village-level farmer service centre. It evolved from the Rythu Bharosa Kendrams (RBKs) that were set up earlier, and it carries forward the same idea: bring the Agriculture Department to the village, so that a farmer does not have to travel to the mandal or district office for every small thing.
Each RSK is staffed by a Village Agriculture Assistant (VAA) and linked to the Grama Sachivalayam, so that the farmer centre and the village secretariat work together. The RSK is where the farming year is organised: the crop is booked, the inputs are arranged, the soil is tested, the advice is given, and the schemes are enrolled. For a farmer, the RSK is the single point of contact for the government on agriculture.
Every Service Your Village Farmer Centre Offers
The Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) offers a wide range of services, and most farmers only use a few of them. The full list is worth knowing. First, farm inputs: seeds, fertilisers and pesticides are made available through the RSK at prescribed rates, so that a farmer does not have to depend on a private dealer for everything. Second, e-Panta crop booking: the digital record of what crop is grown on which survey number, done each season.
Third, soil health cards: the RSK arranges soil testing and gives the farmer a soil health card that shows what the soil needs. Fourth, advisory: the VAA and agriculture staff give advice on crop choice, pest management and best practices, including through the Polam Pilustondi field visits. Fifth, scheme enrolment support: the RSK helps farmers enrol in Annadata Sukhibhava, crop insurance, input subsidy and other schemes, and helps with the documents those schemes need.
e-Panta Crop Booking at the RSK
e-Panta crop booking is one of the most important jobs the Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) does. Each season, the VAA and RSK staff record the crop grown on each survey number, with the extent, and the farmer confirms the entry. That record is the foundation for almost everything else: it feeds the input subsidy assessment if a crop is lost, the crop insurance claim, and the procurement of the harvest.
A wrong e-Panta entry can cost a farmer a whole season’s support, so the booking must be checked carefully. If the crop or the extent is wrong, or if the Aadhaar does not match, the correction is made at the RSK before the list freezes. Our guide to Annadata Sukhibhava 2026-27 explains why e-Panta matters for that scheme, and the AP Agriculture Department portal is the official source for the department’s services.
Soil Health Cards and Advisory
The soil health card is a simple idea with a large effect: test the soil, tell the farmer what it lacks, and let the farmer apply only the fertiliser that is needed. The Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) arranges the soil sampling and gives the farmer the card with the results. A farmer who follows the card saves money on fertiliser and gets a better yield.
Advisory is the other half of the RSK’s work. The VAA visits fields, answers questions, and passes on the department’s advice on new varieties, pest outbreaks and weather. The Polam Pilustondi programme is the field-visit arm of this advisory work, and the RSK is where a farmer can ask for a visit or report a problem. For the national farmer support, see PM Kisan Scheme 2026 and the PM Kisan portal.
Scheme Enrolment Support at the RSK
Most farm schemes in Andhra Pradesh are enrolled through the Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK), because the RSK holds the farmer’s records. Annadata Sukhibhava, the state’s farmer income support, is checked and enrolled with the RSK’s help. Crop insurance enrolment, input subsidy claims after crop loss, and the CCRC card for tenant farmers are all handled with the RSK’s support.
The RSK staff know the documents each scheme needs and can tell a farmer what is missing. That saves the farmer from making several trips to different offices. Our guides to Annadatha Sukhibhava Scheme 2025 and Raithu Bharosa Scheme 2026 explain the farmer income support schemes, and our guide on how to raise a grievance on the NBM portal explains what to do if a payment goes missing.
How to Use Your RSK
Using the Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) is a matter of knowing when to go and what to carry. Go at the start of the season for e-Panta booking and input arrangement, and go whenever a scheme enrolment or a document is needed. Carry your Aadhaar card, your land documents or pattadar passbook, and your bank passbook. If you are a tenant farmer, carry your CCRC card.
Ask the VAA what is due in the current season, and write down the dates. Keep the acknowledgement for anything you apply for, and the application number for any scheme. If the RSK cannot solve a problem, it can tell you which office can — 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.
RSK vs RBK: What Changed
Farmers who knew the Rythu Bharosa Kendram (RBK) will find the Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) familiar, because the RSK evolved from the RBK. The building, the staff and the village-level presence are the same. What changed is the name and the emphasis: the RSK is presented as a service centre for the farmer, covering the full range of services rather than only the Bharosa payment.
For a farmer, the practical difference is small: go to the same centre, meet the same VAA, and ask for the service you need. The name on the board may have changed, but the job — bringing the Agriculture Department to the village — has not.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK)?
A Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) is a village-level farmer service centre, evolved from the Rythu Bharosa Kendrams. It is run by the Agriculture Department with Village Agriculture Assistant staff, and linked to the Sachivalayam.
What services does the RSK offer?
Farm inputs, e-Panta crop booking, soil health cards, agricultural advisory, and scheme enrolment support for Annadata Sukhibhava, crop insurance, input subsidy and more.
How do I do e-Panta booking at the RSK?
Each season, the VAA and RSK staff record your crop and extent on each survey number, and you confirm the entry. Check it carefully and correct any error at the RSK before the list freezes.
Is there a fee for RSK services?
The centre’s services are free. Farm inputs are provided at prescribed rates. Do not pay any agent for RSK services or scheme enrolment.
What is the difference between an RSK and an RBK?
The RSK evolved from the RBK. The village-level centre, staff and purpose are the same; the name and the emphasis on the full range of farmer services changed.
The Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) is the farmer’s first stop for almost everything the government offers on agriculture. Know what it offers, use it at the start of each season, and keep your records in order — and the farming year will run a great deal more smoothly.
Last updated: November 2026