The document discusses disasters in India, including definitions and statistics on different types of disasters from 1900-2009. It provides information on hazard vulnerability and major losses from 2001-2013. It outlines the Disaster Management Act of 2005 and the institutional mechanisms it created. It discusses disaster management policy, plans, guidelines, and technologies used for forecasting and early warning. It covers mitigation and prevention efforts, financial arrangements, and capacity development for disaster management. It identifies challenges and issues that need to be addressed, including strengthening institutions and response forces.
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