Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram released a book on disaster management in India prepared by the disaster management division in the ministry The book provides detailed information on the institutional framework and policy guidelines in disaster management in the country. It also focuses on the specific aspects of different types of disasters, the ways and means for prevention and mitigation besides giving details about preparedness and response in a disaster situation. It also deals with the capacity development to meet disasters and the future roadmap in tackling disasters.