State sector representatives such as Officers of Badulla Divisional Secretariat, Director/ Provincial Health Ministry, Deputy Secretary (Women’s Affairs) Uva Provincial Council, Deputy Director, Provincial Road Development Ministry, Police Officers and representatives of non-governmental organizations along with women representing various fields. Challenges and constraints               Ms.Mallawaarhchi from Medagama complained that certain persons received aid on political influence, subsequent to the training programme conducted by the government. Ms.T.Manohari, an entrepreneur stated that certain problems are encountered in the process of registering self-employments. On some occasions, they were threatened to close down their business and she personally received various kinds of threats. Mr.Prabath Kumara, representing the women in estate sector stated that language is a barrier which prevents estate workers from attending meetings and airing their views. Further, they have a negative attitude towards government officers. Difficulties encountered in the process of obtaining loan facilities for women in selfemployment. Conditions imposed by state banks are incompatible with the requirements of those engaged in self-employment During training programmes conducted by the government, participants are side-lined while non-participating outsiders are given various kinds of implements. Political interference in the distribution system of financial aid and essential materials should be eradicated. Lack of government assistance in certain distant remote areas. Scarcity of knowledge in modern technology Production and transport problems with regard to raw materials Lack of suitable marketing facilities Right of woman estate workers to participate in decision making process Problems encountered by women engaged in foreign domestic services Problems encountered in the process of granting concessions by Divineguma Department Views /response of state officials and representatives of civil organizations    Bank Manager of Divinguma Department stated that opportunity exists for group of 04 persons to obtain loans. These groups should maintain themselves in an active manner. Initial capital and financial aid are provided by the state. Any person adversely affected by a misdeed of a state officer could lodge a complaint with the relevant institution. If not satisfied with the outcome, he can lodge a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. Local Government Officers were of the opinion that state officers cannot be perpetually blamed and a mechanism to distribute resources is in place. 16 16