ADILABAD: The distribution of 12-kg rice to people who fall below the poverty line commenced in Adilabad district on Wednesday.
Scores of poor people made a beeline to various Public Distribution System (PDS) shops in the district with the coupons, proving their financial background, that the officials concerned gave them. District Collector A Sridevasena visited the fair price shops in Thoiguda village and inspected the distribution processes.