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A cross sectional study amongst ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) working under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was conducted in randomly selected two districts each from Indore and Ujjain divisions of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Data was collected with the help of Pre & Post-test evaluation of trainees, feedback from trainees, passive observation of training centers, and interview of trainees by using semi structured questionnaire. Work experience of ASHAs in Ujjain Division was less than 5 years amongst almost 76% as compare to Indore division where it was 53% only. In Ujjain division 150 (31. 91 %) ASHAs were not trained in first four modules of ASHA training as compared to 12.15 % (62) ASHA from Indore division. The satisfaction level between Indore and Ujjain divisions were different with a higher satisfaction level in Indore division as compared to Ujjain division ASHAs. p value< 0.05. Complete training and infrastructure had significant impact on knowledge of ASHAs about the new born health care e.g. Breast feeding, fever, hypothermia, malnutrition and danger signs as well as other indicators amongst sick children.