ESIC Launches SPREE-2025 to Expand Social Security in Andhra Pradesh

Fast Summary:

• Campaign Launch: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) initiated a State-wide campaign for SPREE – 2025 at it’s regional office in Andhra Pradesh.
• Objective: the scheme aims to expand social security coverage for workers, targeting enrolment of all 14 lakh employees across the State and reaching out to 69,632 factories, industries, and establishments.
• Benefits Under SPREE – 2025:

– Medical care and cash benefits during sickness.
– Maternity benefits for women employees.
– Post-retirement benefits with a contribution of ₹10 per month for five years.- Wage compensation (50% of wages) in case of company closure.

• Eligibility Criteria:

– employers with ≥10 employees earning ≤₹21,000/month must register under the scheme.
– Coverage includes industries like manufacturing units,hotels/restaurants,cinema halls,transport companies,shops/educational institutions/staff involved in municipalities or as casual labourers.

• Registration Info: Employers can enrol via www.esic.gov.in or Shram Suvidha portal; helpline available at 1800-11-2526.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

the rollout of SPREE – 2025 underscores ESIC’s proactive efforts to bolster India’s worker welfare programs by widening access to social security provisions. It provides tangible incentives such as wage protection during closures and post-retirement support that aim to protect vulnerable workers from financial uncertainties. The comprehensive scope covering various employment sectors highlights an inclusive ethos towards workforce welfare.

Though, effective implementation remains key as enrolling over 14 lakh individuals across diverse industries demands sustained outreach efforts and coordination among stakeholders alongside awareness campaigns-especially targeting small-scale employers. As Andhra Pradesh prepares this large-scale registration drive aligned with national objectives under the ESI Act’s framework, its success could set an example for other states seeking to strengthen their labour protections.

For more details: Visit Shram Suvidha Portal.

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