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The term Disaster Management Is now a buzzword in the academic, scientific and government communities worldwide. Rightly so, as the emerging threats of climate change, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear) warfare, and volatile geopolitical conditions are increasing the frequency and intensity of disasters across the world. In this context, it is imperative that we have a thorough understanding of various types of natural as well as man-made disasters; their prevention and mitigation measures; and post-disaster management activities. Role of various stakeholders including national and international agencies and so on. This compact book on disaster management attempts to examine and discuss in detail the various issues and perspectives related to this topic. This book specifically focuses on India in terms of its challenges, concerns and measures to manage the variety of disasters.