The mahseer populations in various regions of India are undergoing rapid declines due to
factors such as unregulated fishing of juveniles and brood stock, severe degradation of …

India is one of the mega biodiversity hotspots in the world and occupies the 9th position in
terms of freshwater mega biodiversity (Mittermeier et al., 1997). Biodiversity is essential for …

The term 'coldwater'generally refers to the aquatic ecosystem, which maintains thermal and
oxygen levels for well being of trouts, mahseers, snow trouts and other minor species. The …

Golden mahseer, Tor putitora are large cyprinids, inhabiting the clear, pristine and fast
flowing waters of Asia, from the cool waters of Himalayan streams to the tropical rivers of …

The unique ecosystem and resources of the Himalayas are significant both from biodiversity
and economic point of view that play a crucial role in nutritional security. The primary …

The coldwater fisheries resources in India, particularly in the Himalayan and Western Ghats
regions, play a vital role in the country's aquatic biodiversity and offer significant potential for …

India is the second largest fish producer in the world after China. The fish farming industry of
India is growing at an annual rate of 8%. At present context, Indian fish farming industry …

North-eastern India is one of the ichthyofaunal hotspots of the country and is characterised
by the presence of varied endemic freshwater fishes. Extensive ichthyological field and …

Mahseers are distributed in the lacustrine and riverine ecosystems of many Asian countries
in the Himalayan belt of Indian subcontinent, from Afghanistan in west to Myanmar in east …

Meghalaya, a northeastern state of India is recognised for its bountiful resources in the form
of coldwater streams and rivers and a home of the mighty mahseer. Four species viz …