The distribution/administration of the famous fish medicine believed to cure asthma began at Exhibition Grounds in Nampally today.
The 24-hour-long program was inaugurated by Minister for Animal Husbandry Talasani Srinivas Yadav at 8 AM.
The program has resumed after a three-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The State government has made elaborate arrangements for hassle-free distribution of the medicine, and arranged adequate fish for about five lakh people.
People in large numbers from all over the country thronged the venue, and were seen standing in queues since Thursday midnight.
The Bathini family members, who have been distributing the medicine for decades on Mrigasira Karthi every year, said that medicine for about five lakh people was prepared this year.
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