Exemption under section 35AC extended: Mid-day Meal Scheme in Bangalore remains eligible for a further two-year period. The Central Government re specifies the Mid day Meal Scheme conducted by Maria Seva Sangha for three Bangalore schools as an eligible project under section 35AC, following recommendation of the National Committee and prior notifications; the scheme's eligibility is extended for a further two years beginning from the financial year 2004 2005 without any change to the previously approved project cost.