On Tuesday, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar asserted that his government wanted that the agriculture sector be fully freed from corruption.

Referring to report of scandals in issuing Kisan Credit Cards in Muzaffarpur, Kumar said while investigation was on, "such practices won't be tolerated as we are firm on zero-tolerance in corruption."

"We want that the agriculture sector be freed fully from corruption," Kumar reiterated while turning his criticism towards banks as well for their 'attitude' towards the sector "which would have to be set right."

Kumar said several measures were taken by the government to raise the agricultural production to make the farmers self-reliant and cater to the requirements of other states in India.

Kumar also inaugurated the community radio stations at Barh in Patna and Biraul in Samastipur districts for disseminating information about agriculture.

Stressing the need for appropriate use of water, Kumar said people should concentrate on its use. "It is unfortunate that here we use only 29 per cent water and the rest goes waste every day".

He said to give a boost to agrarian sector, the state had constituted the first-ever 'agriculture cabinet' with 27 allied departments to usher in green revolution.

Kumar informed that prominent scientist dr Mangal Rai had been appointed as an agriculture advisor.

"It is also our dream to ensure that at least one item from Bihar is served in each dish across the country," he said.

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh, Vice Chancelllor of Rajendra Agriculture University M L Choudhary said the community radio would provide the information about the state schemes, subsidy and grants and would have a 30-minute slot every day to impart teaching about farming.