摘要："Introduction: National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) since 2013 adopted the strategies of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCH+A), under which Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) programme has emerged as the largest community health programme in the world. Methods: A cross sectional community based study was con-ducted to assess the functionality of ASHA in providing health services in rural areas of Bharatpur, Rajasthan and to check her awareness on job responsibilities, provisions available. It was con-ducted by randomly selecting one PHC from each block. All ASHA of that PHC were interviewed using a Questionnaire given in the book “Handbook for ASHA facilitator”. Results: In Bharatpur district 96% ASHAs were found functional on 6/10 tasks as per criteria lay down by ministry. 7.6% ASHA of Kaman & 8.3 % ASHA of Bhusawar, 7.2% of Nagar, 6.2% of Kumher block were non-functional. Block Bayana, Deeg and Nadbai were better in terms of ASHA functionality. Conclusion: Specific strategy needs to be drawn to train the non-functional ASHAs to manage childhood illness. For effective con-duction of VHSNC, the refreshment cost of Rs. 70 /- for 15 members to be revised. Robust supervisory system should be adhered to ensure 100% nutritional counseling during home visits."
