Food grains on lock down

During lockdown on corona pandemic , some food grains are provided by Government of India to some people. I have received a call from one of my friend from Nawgaon and confirmed that he has received 10 kg.of rice and 1kg. Of pulses for free for two members.He has received this for second time during last 30 days of lockdown. The same benifit received by one of my maternal uncle from North lakhimpur Assam ,who is a retired person.This initiative by the govt. is helpful for all needy. My friend's spouse also received Rs.500 on her Jandhan account two times during the period as special grant as he informed over telephone.