The use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture sector has gradually increased in recent past. Increase in demand of chemical fertilizers leads to increased market prices, market demand and consumption of chemical fertilizers which is not economically feasible for sustainable agriculture. Moreover, excessive use of chemical fertilizers to increase agriculture production leaving bad to worse impact on environment and human health. Hence, concept of using rhizobia as a biofertilizer is a promising source in terms of environment health and cost effectiveness. | Biofertilizers Potential candidate for sustainable agriculture