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OBJECTIVE:We assessed the knowledge level and skills of trained ASHAs in providing home-based newborn Care. METHODS:100 ASHAs from two talukas of Anand district of Gujarat participated. Knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire while certain skills were assessed through direct observation on mannequine. RESULTS:The mean (SD) knowledge score of the participants was 16.7(3.16) out of 34. The skills were satisfactory in 52%, 61%, 43%, and 68% of ASHA workers for temperature measurement, hand washing, weight measurement and skin-to-skin care, respectively. Huge variability was observed in self reported field performance of ASHAs. CONCLUSION/CONCLUSIONS:knowledge and skills of Asha works in this region were inadequate.