The evaluation was carried out through extensive visits to fourteen states which included meeting with key officials at State and District Level and visits to the program areas;. Information was collated and an analysis of outputs, outcomes and overall impact of the program in relation to NDM Framework and DRM Program goals and objectives and main result areas were studied. A framework of action for sustainability was developed considering the overall environment in the country and the progress made since the Disaster Management Act, 2005. An assessment of the partnership strategy with respect to current and future initiatives of UNDP and Government of India was also carried out.