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Rainwater harvesting in the water-scarce regions of India: potential and pitfalls

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  • Kumar, M. Dinesh
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  • Kumar, M. Dinesh & Patel, Ankit & Singh, O. P., 2008. "Rainwater harvesting in the water-scarce regions of India: potential and pitfalls," Conference Papers h041809, International Water Management Institute.
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