Forest is the sole warehouse of natural resources to the mankind providing food, fuel, and shelter since the dawn of human civilization. Forests play the most significant role in sustaining the balance of ecosystem on this planet. However, industrialization and urbanization have always threatened the forestlands resulting in the rapid depletion of its cover round the globe. India’s overall forest cover accounts for 23.60% of its entire geographic area and is divided into 16 major forest types. India is one of the few countries in the world where forest cover has increased in the last 10 years. However, the country still faces several challenges in the sustainable management of its forests, leading to poor production and productivity from this sector. Several legislative frameworks and different policies to generate mass awareness are being implemented to conserve the Indian forests. This chapter will provide a detailed insight to the forests of India with respect to the global scenario.