On Thursday, the Maharashtra cabinet decided to request the Central government to raise the income limit for the 'non-creamy layer' category from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15 lakh per year, as reported by news agency PTI. This decision comes ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expected to be held next month.

A non-creamy layer certificate is required for individuals seeking reservation benefits under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category, indicating that their family income falls below the specified limit.