True about ASHA ( accredited social health activist) is
ASHA is a cadre created under National Rural Health Mission. ASHA must be a resident of village Women in age group 25 -45 years with formal education upto eighth class, having communication skills and leadership qualities. The general norm of selection is one ASHA per 1000 population. Ref: Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine.K Park. Edition 23.Pg no: 449
Mental health worker
Involved in minimum need program
Deployed 1\/1000 population
To replace Anganwadi worker in ICDS program
Health programmes in India