डॉ. अभय बंग व डॉ. राणी बंग यांची 'सर्च' ही संस्था महाराष्ट्रातील कोणत्या जिल्ह्यात आहे ?

The correct answer is Option D (Gadchiroli).

Key Points:
• Public Health and Social Organizations in Maharashtra:
• SEARCH (Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health) was established in 1986 by renowned public health activists Dr. Abhay Bang and Dr. Rani Bang.
• The headquarters and campus, named 'Shodhgram', is situated near Chatgaon in the Gadchiroli district of eastern Vidarbha, Maharashtra.
• Key achievements of SEARCH:
• Pioneered Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC), which significantly reduced infant mortality in tribal areas and was later adopted by the Government of India and the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Led massive grassroots movements against alcoholism and substance abuse in Gadchiroli, ultimately leading to prohibition in the district in 1993.
• Key Takeaway: Dr. Abhay and Rani Bang's health research organization 'SEARCH' (Shodhgram) is located in Gadchiroli district.