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It provides insights into the legal and administrative frameworks needed to implement such systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eOptimization Models \u0026amp; Decision Support Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e The author explores the application of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eoptimization models\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003edecision support systems\u003c\/strong\u003e to evaluate various water management alternatives, helping stakeholders make informed decisions, especially in the context of water shortages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eDrought-Proofing Strategies:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the context of the recurring drought issues in India, the book focuses on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eproactive measures for drought proofing\u003c\/strong\u003e through \u003cstrong data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003ebetter water resources management\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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