Community Based Disaster Management refers to the active involvement of local communities in identifying, assessing, reducing and managing disaster risks using local resources, knowledge and capacities. In a disaster-prone country like India, where floods, cyclones, earthquakes, droughts and landslides frequently affect large populations, the need for community-based approaches arises from the limitations of top-down, response-oriented disaster management systems. Communities are the first to face hazards and the first to respond, making their participation essential for effective risk reduction and resilience building. The need for Community Based Disaster Management in India is rooted in the country’s vast geographical diversity and socio-economic inequalities. Remote rural areas, coastal belts, hilly regions and urban slums often lack timely institutional support during disasters. Local communities possess intimate knowledge of their environment, seasonal patterns and traditional coping mechanisms, which can significantly enhance early warning, preparedness and response. Community participation also ensures that disaster management strategies are locally relevant, socially acceptable and sensitive to vulnerable