Tata Power reaffirmed its commitment towards saving the mighty Mahseer by organising a workshop to identify the best practices of Mahseer conservation, the strategies deployed to save the species, and the way forward for this initiative.
As a part of Tata Power's eco-restoration and eco-development programme, conservation of this species was first undertaken by the Company in 1970.
The initiative, today, is recognised as one of the biggest conservation efforts in India.
Organised in partnership with Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, the objective of the workshop was to interact, educate anddiscuss research work carried by various scientists all over India along with Tata Power, and to strategise the ‘best practices’ that can be replicated in other parts of the country. Various scientists from India also attended the event to discuss the conservation efforts.
Commenting on the workshop, Mahesh Paranjpe, head-Hydro’s, Tata Power, stated, “For over four decades, Tata Power has undertaken numerous efforts to conserve the Mahseer species which is still classified as an endangered species undergoing slow extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).