The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) exempted government projects mandated to use solar modules from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM -List 1) from complying with ALMM List-II for solar cells, if the bid submission deadline is on or before the cut-off date.  The cut-off date will be one month after the publication of the first ALMM List for cells. For example, if the ALMM List for solar cells is published on August 1st, 2025, then the cut-off date will be September 1st, 2025. The exemption applies to all projects, including those bid out following the guidelines issued by the central government under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003.