ZBNF aims to reduce farming costs by minimizing external input purchases through on-farm resource management, though it does not eliminate all costs or guarantee specific yields.

Northern Bihar plains, particularly areas along the Ganges tributaries, experience seasonal flooding that significantly impacts agricultural productivity.

NSSO conducts detailed agricultural surveys every 5 years to collect comprehensive data on crop production, landholding patterns, and agricultural practices.

FAO provides technical support and guidance for the implementation of the Soil Health Card scheme to ensure quality soil testing and appropriate recommendations.

The scheme targets both rural and urban populations below the poverty line to ensure universal food security through grain distribution.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution implements NFSA 2013, which aims to provide food security to eligible households through the Public Distribution System.

The Directorate of Economics and Statistics under the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation publishes 'Agricultural Statistics at a Glance' annually with comprehensive agricultural data.

Bihar faces multiple challenges including fragmented landholdings (average farm size ~0.6 hectares), seasonal flooding in northern plains, and limited irrigation infrastructure affecting scheme implementation.

Wheat is a rabi (winter) season crop grown in Bihar from October to March. Rice is a kharif crop, while maize and cotton are also kharif crops.

Bihar relies heavily on rivers (Ganga, Brahmaputra) and canal systems for irrigation. The Indo-Gangetic Plain provides extensive water resources through these natural channels.