New Delhi: The income limit to determine the creamy layer among OBC is expected to be enhanced further.

The income limit was Rs 6lakh per annum for many.years. However, after Modi government came to power in 2014, the limit has been enhanced to Rs 8 lakh per annum.

Giving a hint of revision of the income limit, the union minister of state for social justice & empowerment Sushri Paramita Bhoumik Wednesday told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply that aroposal for revision of the income criteria for determining the Creamy Layer amongst the OBCs is under consideration of the government.

The Modi government is likely to go for an upward revision. With an eye on the OBC votes in Uttar Pradesh which is going to polls in months to come.