Madhya Pradesh Forest Department is engaged in management of largest forest area in the country. Economy of about 95 lakh tribal is inextricably linked with forests. Nine National Parks and Twenty Five Wildlife Sanctuaries are attractive destinations on tourists. Forestry operations provide 300 lakh mandays of employment every year. Forests protect catchment area of important rivers like , Narmada, Chambal, Betwa, Sone etc.