Forest is one of the most important natural and renewable resources for the very survival of human beings, especially those who are living in and around the forest. Forests are known as green gold as forest not only assures ecological security but also in providing livelihood support to a sizable tribal and other forest dependent population. However, one of the major reasons for its depletion is unsustainable exploitation often by the same very people whose survival depends on the forests. Several attempts have been made in different countries to save this invaluable resource. The total forest cover of India is believed to be 69.8 million hectares which constitutes about 22 % of the total geographical area of the country. There are at least 200,000 villages that live inside or on the fringes of forest and an estimated 275 million people significantly depend on forests for their sustenance and livelihood. But, forests alone cannot sustain the livelihood of the people. This research paper attempts to highlight that alternate livelihood support to the communities not only provide employment opportunities but also results in conservation of forests over which they are traditionally dependent. To attain the objectives of the study secondary sources of information published by Government and Non-Government organization were collected. Thus an Integrated approach for development of forest dependent population and natural resource conservation through the Joint Forest Management (JFM) by promoting forest and non-forest livelihoods brings significant attitudinal change in communities.