The park authorities themselves were working full time at constructing 15 check dams around the park to ensure the availability of water even during the extremely dry summer months. This will help raise the water table and also provide a much needed drink for the animals suffering in the scorching heat. The construction of these dams also created an employment opportunity for the locals. It was ensured that only the local folk from neighbouring villages were hired for the project.

The current Director of the park (2003) is also very enthusiastic about promoting Pench National Park as an eco-tourist destination rivaling the more well know Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks of the state. To improve the infrastructure, a lot of development of accommodation and other wildlife educational facilities was seen in the Karmajhiri area. The only fear voiced by many "experts" was maybe overdoing the tourism bit.

The resorts built and being built (2003) like Bagh Van, are also making an attempt to do their bit. As far as possible they ensure they provide emplyment opportunities to the locals and some have started educational programs like schooling for the younger children of the neighbouring villages.