Eligible project recognition under Section 35AC extended for three years for tribal and backward class welfare programme. The Central Government notified continuation of the 'Tribal and backward class Welfare programme' by Bharat Sevashram Sangha as an eligible project under Section 35AC, following the National Committee's recommendation that the project is being executed properly; the extension is granted for three further financial years beginning 2015-16 without change to the approved project cost, pursuant to powers under the Act and rule 11M procedures.