Earthquake in Gujarat (2001), tsunami in Chennai (2004), floods in Bihar (2008) are some of the unforgettable disasters in our country.

While many of us shed tears and felt sorry for the victims, 48

India is paying a high price for its lack of disaster management practices -- Rs.86,000 crore ($17.5 billion) every year to be precise, says a UN expert.

"India is vulnerable, in varying degrees, to