Biochar, carbon-rich residue from pyrolyzed biomass, is emerging as a promising soil amendment in paddy cultivation. It improves soil physical structure, enhances nutrient retention, boosts microbial activity, and contributes to carbon sequestration, while potentially mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. This review explores mechanisms by which biochar influences soil health and rice yield, examines its impact on methane (CH?) and nitrous oxide (N?O), and discusses optimal application strategies and challenges. The evidence supports biochar?s role in achieving sustainable intensification of rice systems in India and beyond. Studies by Haefele et al. (2011), Lehmann & Joseph (2009), and Ali et al. (2022) substantiate the positive outcomes of biochar integration in paddy fields.