The document is a collection of various experiences derived from the field as experienced by different departments of government, civil society organizations, members of disaster management committees and teams, Disaster Management functionaries, women volunteers, Health (ASHA) workers, Anganwadi workers, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan volunteers, Panchayati Raj Representatives and community leaders. Their experiences in ensuring women's participation illustrate varied strategies adopted to address differential needs and vulnerabilities of men and women. t