1. Captive breeding
Tata Power is renowned for having successfully bred the Mahseer fish in captivity and works closely with government agencies and fisheries institutes for responsible re-introductions of the species in the wild. The breeding facility at Walwhan, Lonavala, maintained by the company, is open to scientists and students for research and training purposes, thus helping build capacities in this specialized field.
2. Ecology
Tata Power is also building partnerships with experts to help sustain populations of Mahseer fish in the wild.
3. Awareness and sensitization
Tata Power conducts awareness programs for its employees using the spirit of volunteering, exposing the volunteers to the wild and helping them understand the nuances of conservation.
Mahseer conference August 2015: In August 2015, a conference on Mahseer conservation was held at Lonavala, wherein over 30 scientists from various states in India participated and deliberated on the conservation and breeding of this elusive fish.
International conference for conservation of Humpback Mahseer: To better understand the ecology of the Mahseer, an international conference was held in Tata Power's Walwhan facility, Lonavala, India, in January 2017 along with the Mahseer Trust. The conference focused on Humpback Mahseer and was attended by national and foreign delegates from reputed organizations and government officials.