The problem of HIV infection is fastest growing across the countries and none of the country is left alone. HIV occurrence in India proved the medical facilities and infrastructure to be underdeveloped compare to other nation’s medical capabilities of handling death causing diseases. Lack of updated and innovative medical facilities, equipment, research facilities and specialists became the major cause of increasing infection in in and around the country. The objective of the study was to analyze the role of government schemes to create awareness of HIV/AIDS among Bearer (Hammal) workers and Truck Drivers.This paper analysed the opinion of 418 Bearer (Hammal) workers and Truck Drivers from 13 different locations in Mumbai. The results indicated the low awareness about cause, impact and government schemes for HIV/AIDS that need the attention of policy makers.

KEYWORDS: HIV/AIDS Awareness, Medical Facilities, Research Facilities, Infrastructure.