Clarification regarding applicability of GST on supply of food in Anganwadis and Schools

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....tion regarding applicability of GST on supply of food in Anganwadis and Schools -reg. Ref:- From the GOI, MOF, DOR, CBIC, Circular No.149/05/2021-GST, dated 17-06-2021. Representations have been received seeking clarification regarding applicability of GST on the issues as to whether serving of food in schools under Mid-Day Meals Scheme would be exempt if such supplies are funded by government g....

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....entry is thus wide enough to cover any serving of any food to a school, including pre-school. Further, an Anganwadi interalia provides pre-school non- formal education. Hence, aganwadi is covered by the definition of educational institution (as pre-school) 4. Accordingly, as per recommendation of the GST Council, it is clarified that services provided to an educational institution by way of servi....