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Markov Chain Analysis
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Micro irrigation
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Southern India
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Tamil Nadu
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This paper is mainly based on a study conducted by the first author with the support
from the IWMI-Tata Water Policy Program, International Water Management Insti-
tute, Sri Lanka. However, any error lies only with the authors. The authors are grateful
to the anonymous referee for his suggestions.
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