New Delhi, May 21 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said nationalised banks have been directed to ensure over 80 per cent crop loan disbursement to farmers and clarified that CIBIL score norms should not prevent farmers from accessing agricultural credit ahead of the kharif season.

Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister said the state government has issued clear instructions to banks regarding crop loan distribution.

"Nationalised banks have sternly been told to complete the target of loan disbursement of more than 80 per cent to farmers," Fadnavis said.

He also said the government has directed that farmers should not be denied crop loans on the basis of CIBIL scores.

"We have issued orders that no...