On July 1, 2025, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched SPREE 2025 to bring unregistered employers and workers — including gig, contractual, and temporary ones — under ESI coverage. The scheme runs until December 31, 2025. It offers simplified registration and immunity from retrospective penalties to encourage voluntary compliance and expand healthcare benefits.

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• SPREE 2025 launched by ESIC to widen social security, effective July 1 to Dec 31, 2025
• Targets unregistered employers, gig, temporary, and contractual workers under ESI Act
• One-time compliance window — no backdated inspections or contribution demands
• Registration possible via ESIC, Shram Suvidha, or MCA portals
• Employers can declare start date; it will be considered final
• Legal immunity removes fear of retrospective action
• Encourages voluntary registration, promotes trust-based compliance
• Helps workers gain health insurance, maternity, disability benefits
• Aims to integrate informal workers into formal safety net
• Aligned with India’s goal of universal social protection