Now annual income up to 1 lakh will be EWS and those between 1 lakh and 2 lakh LIG

In a far-reaching decision that would impact a large number of Economically Weaker Section and Lower Income Group households in Delhi and curb to a great deal the practice of making false income certificates, Union Minister of Housing and Poverty Alleviation Ajay Maken has effected an upward revision in the income criteria for these categories.