Current Affairs - National - Discussion

December 31, 2026, is the extended deadline for the ESIC New Amnesty Scheme 2025. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), functioning under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, extended the scheme by an additional three months beyond its original closing date of September 30, 2026. The scheme aims to help employers and insured persons settle pending disputes under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act. It provides an opportunity for out-of-court settlements, reduces litigation backlogs, and promotes ease of doing business by offering relief from damages under specified settlement conditions.