<h1>Agricultural Extension Project approval requires Form 20 filing, prior Ministry clearance, and electronic verification before commencement.</h1> Form 20 is the prescribed income-tax application for approval of an Agricultural Extension Project under Section 47(1)(a) read with Rule 37. It must be filed electronically before commencement of the project and before seeking notification, with prior Ministry of Agriculture approval and compliance with Rule 37 conditions. The form requires applicant and project particulars, supporting documents, and verification through DSC or EVC. Defects must be rectified within one month, approval is notified in Form 21 and published in the Official Gazette, and it remains valid for up to three tax years.