Facilities have been provided in all medical institutions for conducting vasectomy, tubectomy, laproscopic operations and IUD placements. Intensive propaganda through lectures, film shows, exhibitions, publicity, literature etc., are conducted throughout the state to popularize the programmes. The Labour Department headed by the Labour Commissioner is responsible for implementing Labour Welfare Schemes. Karnataka is the first State in the country to extend full medical care to families of insured persons. In order to create awareness in the minds of both management and workers about safety, health and welfare while working in factories, the Department of Factories and Boilers headed by the Chief Inspector of Factories and Boilers is functioning in the State.
Orphanages provide support and care to orphan children .
Special Nutrition Programmes to children and nursing mothers Financial assistance for the education of the children of prostitutes, Devadasis and prisoners whose family income does not exceed Rs. The Cheshire Homes, India have branches in Mangalore and Bangalore where residential accommodation is provided for the disabled. Schools for the deaf and dumb, blind children are functioning in all major cities and towns. The vocational rehabilitation centre of the Government of India, functioning in Bangalore, is providing vocational training to the disabled persons. The Government of India as well as the Government of Karnataka have instituted an award for outstanding work for the cause of disabled institutions and individuals every year.