Scientific research approval requires continuing SIRO status, annual donation reporting, and donor certification for tax-recognised contributions.

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....Voluntary Health Services, Chennai is approved as an "other institution" for scientific research under the Income-tax Act, 2025, enabling the specified tax treatment for donations. The approval applies for tax years 2026-2027 through 2030-2031, subject to continued Scientific and Industrial Research Organization approval for each relevant year. The institution must comply with prescribed rules, submit an annual donation statement in Form No. 15 by the required deadline, and issue donors Form No. 16 certificates stating the donation amount.....