Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswamy has said the full lockdown in Chennai and its suburbs is only to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. He inspected a COVID-19 Care Centre established at a college in the city today. Later, he told reporters the intensified lockdown is not aimed at making discomforts to the public. In all, 2,396 people tested COVID-19 positive today in Tamil Nadu leading to the total infection to 56,845.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, the State Government has said it will be extending the free food facility till the end of the lockdown in the 'Amma Unavagam,' a subsidized food chain being run by it. <br />''<br />''The state-run 'Amma Unavagam' in Tamil Nadu that serves quality food at heavily subsidized rates have served their purpose well during distress situations. The scheme was introduced in February 2013 by the State Government. It has been a rallying point for many people in distress during the 2015 floods and is proudly repeating its record as a dependable food outlet during the present pandemic. <br />''<br />''It serves delicious idli with steaming sambhar, variety rice, roti and dhal at incredibly lower prices. The Chennai Corporation has extended free food facilities to the COVID-19 frontline warriors like sanitary workers during the lockdown.<br />''<br />'' Many guest workers from other states were finding solace in the outlets as they catered to their food needs. The Amma Unavagam were at one point in time steadily losing patronage. But they have proved their worth during trying times, and are now serving as a beacon of hope for many .<br />