`Sub-standard rice distributed to tribals in Thane'

Sub-standard rice was distributedunder government schemes to members of tribal communities inBhiwandi tehsil in the district, a local organization allegedon Thursday

Residents of Chimbapada and some other villagesreceived bug-infested rice from the Tribal DevelopmentCorporation, claimed Shramajivi Sanghatana, a local outfit

A group of activists also staged a protest at theTribal Development Corporation Project office at Shahapur onThursday and tried to feed biryani made from sub-standard riceto an official, it said.