Exemption under section 35AC: mid-day meal project extended and project cost amended enabling continued qualifying deductions. The Central Government, under sub-section (1) read with clause (b) of the Explanation to Section 35AC, notifies that the 'Mid day meal to students in Maharashtra' scheme by Iskson Food Relief Foundation is extended for three more years beginning with financial year 2008-09, and amends the earlier notification to substitute the previously specified maximum project cost with a higher approved project cost following the National Committee's recommendation under rule 11M(5).