Tax exemption under section 35AC extended for Preventive Diagnosis Curative Medical Aid programme; eligibility renewed for a further period. Central Government specifies the Preventive Diagnosis Curative Medical Aid and Mass Awareness programme of the Family Planning and Medical Aid Trust as an eligible project or scheme under clause (b) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, following the National Committee's recommendation and extending the prior specification for a further period of three assessment years commencing from assessment year 1996-97.