The article examines India's growing vulnerability and economic costs associated with natural disasters like cyclones, questioning whether current disaster management frameworks are adequate to address escalating climate risks. - **Sendai Framework:** A 15-year global UN agreement (2015-2030) aiming to prevent new disaster risks, reduce existing ones, and enhance resilience through four priority areas and concrete global targets. - **NDMA:** India's apex statutory body for disaster management, established under the Disaster Management Act 2005 and chaired by the Prime Minister, responsible for framing policies and guidelines. **Introduction** The article examines India's growing vulnerability and economic costs associated with natural disasters like cyclones, questioning whether current disaster management frameworks are adequate to address escalating climate risks. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - Natural disasters like cyclones inflict massive economic, social, and structural costs on India. - Growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events necessitate shifting focus from post-disaster relief to pre-disaster resilience and risk mitigation. - Financial mechanisms, insurance, and robust local infrastructure are crucial to absorb mounting climate-induced shocks. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Sendai Framework:** A 15-year global UN agreement (2015-2030) aiming to prevent new disaster risks, reduce existing ones, and enhance resilience through four priority areas and concrete global targets. - **NDMA:** India's apex statutory body for disaster management, established under the Disaster Management Act 2005 and chaired by the Prime Minister, responsible for framing policies and guidelines.