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In the midst of the large dam controversy: objectives, criteria for assessing large water storages in the developing world

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  • Shah, Zankhana & Kumar, M. Dinesh, 2008. "In the midst of the large dam controversy: objectives, criteria for assessing large water storages in the developing world," Conference Papers h041896, International Water Management Institute.
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    2. Kumar, M. Dinesh, 2009. "Opportunities and constraints to improving water productivity in India," Book Chapters,, International Water Management Institute.
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    7. Kumar, M. Dinesh, 2009. "Opportunities and constraints to improving water productivity in India," IWMI Books, Reports H042640, International Water Management Institute.
    8. Sacchidananda Mukherjee & Zankhana Shah & M. Kumar, 2010. "Sustaining Urban Water Supplies in India: Increasing Role of Large Reservoirs," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 24(10), pages 2035-2055, August.
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