This document discusses disaster management in India, including definitions of key terms, types of disasters, and the disaster management cycle. It defines disaster as the combination of hazards and vulnerability. Hazards are natural phenomena with potential to cause damage, while vulnerability refers to susceptibility to damage. The disaster management cycle includes prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The document provides examples for each stage of the cycle, such as using snow fences to prevent avalanches, conducting community education for preparedness, setting up medical camps for response, and counseling programs for recovery.