Supporting the women working in various garment factories in and around Bangalore, the Department of Labour has started distributing iron and folic acid supplements to 3.5 lakh women workers to tackle anaemia. Over 11 lakh supplements had been distributed among them so far. More than 60 per cent of the women in garment sector suffer from anaemia.
The female workers will also get free transport facility shortly. This scheme is envisaged to address the alleged sexual harassment faced by women workers in the hands of private transport operators. It will be launched probably in the first week of June. Factories managements have agreed to bear the approximate transportation cost of Rs. 1,050 per employee. The scheme will be extended to Mysuru division in the second phase. It has been decided to extend the facility to all women working in garment sector across the State in the third phase.
Bharat Tex Special Report 2026 
