Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched the SPREE 2025 scheme, aimed at enhancing social security coverage by encouraging unregistered employers and workers to voluntarily register under the ESI Act, 1948. Running from July 1 to December 31, 2025, the scheme offers simplified digital registration through portals like ESIC, Shram Suvidha, and MCA. It provides immunity from past inspections and contribution demands, removing a major deterrent for employers. By covering contractual, temporary, and gig workers, SPREE 2025 promotes inclusivity and seeks to strengthen the social safety net for India’s vast informal and underserved workforce.