Vijayawada: CRDA Allots Farmer Plots, Pawan Kalyan Feted, NEET PG Clears in AP
Andhra Pradesh saw significant governance and civic activity this week, with the CRDA completing a transparent e-lottery to allot returnable plots to Amaravati land-pooling farmers, Jana Sena supporters rallying in Vijayawada to mark Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's birthday, and NEET PG 2026 proceeding without incident at 77 examination centres across the state.
🏢 Amaravati Farmers Receive Returnable Plots Through E-Lottery
The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority conducted an e-lottery to allot 37 returnable plots to farmers who had contributed land for the development of the Amaravati capital city. The allotment was carried out through a transparent online random selection system at the APCRDA headquarters in Rayapudi. A live trial run was conducted in the presence of the participating farmers before the final lottery took place, ensuring accountability and eliminating questions of bias or manipulation. Farmers who gave up their agricultural holdings under the land pooling scheme for Amaravati's development are entitled to receive developed returnable plots as compensation for their contribution. The capital region development project, aimed at building Andhra Pradesh's new administrative capital, has been central to the state's rebuilding effort since bifurcation in 2014. The returnable plot scheme was designed to provide farmers with valuable urban land in exchange for pooled agricultural tracts. The CRDA's use of an e-lottery system reflects the state government's commitment to using technology for transparent and verifiable public administration. Each of the 37 allotments represents a tangible step toward fulfilling the government's obligations to the farming families who supported the Amaravati vision. Officials said all protocols were followed to ensure fairness and impartiality. The event drew dozens of farming families who gathered at APCRDA headquarters in Rayapudi to witness the transparent draw. [4]
🗳️ Vijayawada Bike Rally Celebrates Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's Birthday
Jana Sena Party supporters and fans of Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan organized a motorcycle rally through the streets of Vijayawada to celebrate the popular leader's birthday. The rally was led by Jana Sena State Secretary and Vijayawada Parliament in-charge Ammishetti Vasu, who coordinated the event with party cadres across the constituency. Hundreds of JSP supporters turned out, riding motorcycles through Vijayawada's roads and displaying their enthusiasm and loyalty for the deputy chief minister. Pawan Kalyan, who serves as Deputy Chief Minister in the ruling NDA coalition government alongside Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, is also one of Telugu cinema's most celebrated actors, commanding a massive fan following across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Birthday celebrations for Pawan Kalyan typically draw large numbers of supporters who organize rallies, blood donation camps, and social welfare activities across the state as tribute. The Vijayawada bike rally reflected the robust organizational presence of the Jana Sena Party in Krishna district, where the city serves as the commercial capital of Andhra Pradesh. Ammishetti Vasu, who manages Jana Sena's operations in the Vijayawada parliamentary constituency, led the procession as cadres demonstrated solidarity with their leader and showcased the party's local strength. The event underscored the deep personal bond between Pawan Kalyan and his supporters in the region, a relationship that has proved politically significant for the TDP-led coalition government. [6]
🎓 NEET PG 2026 Held Smoothly at 77 Centres Across Andhra Pradesh
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate medical admissions, NEET PG 2026, was conducted smoothly across Andhra Pradesh, with examination centres set up in 22 districts of the state. Out of 19,266 candidates who registered to appear for the exam in Andhra Pradesh, 18,765 candidates actually appeared on the examination day, reflecting a strong attendance rate of approximately 97 percent. The postgraduate medical entrance test was administered at 77 examination centres spread across the state, including centres in Vijayawada where students from surrounding areas also appeared. NEET PG is the critical gateway examination for medical graduates seeking admission to specialization programs including MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in India's medical institutions. A smooth examination process is particularly significant for Andhra Pradesh, which has been actively working to strengthen its standing in national education and healthcare metrics under the current state government. State authorities deployed adequate supervisory personnel and technical infrastructure to ensure the examination proceeded without disruption or malpractice incidents at any of the 77 centres. The examination was held on August 31, 2026, with the high turnout figure indicating strong demand for postgraduate medical education among the state's MBBS graduates. Students from Vijayawada and neighbouring districts traveled to their designated test centres to compete for coveted postgraduate medical seats. The National Board of Examinations, which conducts NEET PG on behalf of the central government, will use results to fill seats across government and private medical colleges nationwide. [8]
Sources: [4] The New Indian Express · [6] The New Indian Express · [8] The New Indian Express