Forests play an important role in the socio-economic development of a country like India. They are rich sources of energy, housing, firewood, timber and fodder and they provide employment to a large section of the rural population. Demand for forest products and services in the country is increasing with rapid economic growth, industrialization and increase in population. For developing countries like India, forests are sustenance and survival for a large populace. At present a large section of population depends upon forests for their livelihood. Forests fulfil the needs of fuel, fodder, energy, housing, timber, raw material for artisans and industries and employment.