India?s rapidly growing livestock population places immense pressure on limited fodder resources, resulting in significant deficits in green fodder, dry fodder, and concentrate feeds. Fodder trees offer a sustainable and efficient solution to this challenge by providing nutrientrich biomass, particularly in semi-arid and marginal environments. These multipurpose species contribute not only to livestock nutrition but also to soil conservation, carbon sequestration, and overall ecosystem stability. This paper reviews the importance, advantages, and major species of fodder trees in India, highlighting their role in enhancing land-use efficiency and supporting agroforestry systems. Additionally, it outlines future prospects, strategies for large-scale adoption, and the development of fodder banks to ensure year-round feed availability. Promoting fodder tree-based systems can significantly improve livestock productivity while fostering environmental sustainability and resilience in Indian agriculture.