Dr. Nita Bagde(Khandekar) Professore, Extension Education Deparrment2026-02-272026-02-272018PhD Thesis /1http://ssgc.ndl.gov.in/handle/123456789/730The thesis explores hygiene and sanitation efforts in India, with a focus on the 'Nirmal Gram Puraskar'. It compares Gondia District, collecting data on sustainable development indicators from residents of both Nirmal and Non-Nirmal Gram villages.Data was obtained through interviews, analysed using the Chi Square test, and validated via field visits. Annexure 4 includes important photographs, such as former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's visit to Gondia Z.P. and officials, along with images of the 'Nirmal Gram Award' awarded to select Gram Panchayats in Gondia District. The thesis was submitted by Nita Bagde, under the guidance of Dr. GIGI Thomas, Former HOD, Department of Home Science Extension, LAD & SRP College, Nagpur.enThesis