Summary: SPREE Programme – ESIC Registration Drive (1 July to 31 December 2025)
Objective: To encourage registration of unregistered factories/establishments and employees under the ESI Act without fear of retrospective compliance or penalties.
Key Features of SPREE 2025:
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One-time window from 1 July to 31 December 2025.
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Units registered during this period will be considered covered from the date declared by the employer.
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Employees registered during this period will be eligible for ESI benefits from the date of coverage.
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No retrospective action will apply for periods before 1 July 2025.
Implementation Guidelines:
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Outreach & Awareness:
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Regional and Sub-Regional Offices to lead awareness campaigns in industrial hubs.
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Engage with employers, trade unions, MSMEs, state labour departments, etc.
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Facilitation Centres, seminars, posters, and digital materials (flyers/WhatsApp) to be used.
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Registration Support:
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Officers to assist employers in completing online registration smoothly.
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Branch Offices to guide employers encountering technical issues.
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Inspection Exemption:
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Units registered under SPREE will not be subject to inspection for one year.
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No verification by SSOs unless ordered by Headquarters.
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If marked, SSOs must note: “No inspection required as unit is covered under SPREE 2025.”
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No Surveys Unless Directed:
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Field offices to focus on outreach, not surveying units unless instructed.
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Utilization of MSME & External Data:
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Existing MSME lists to be screened and approached.
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Data from EPFO, state departments, and inspectorates to be used for outreach.
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Coordination with State Departments:
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ROs/SROs to liaise with state labour, health, and industry departments to circulate information.
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Monitoring & Reporting:
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Zonal Commissioners to oversee progress.
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Fortnightly reports required in prescribed formats, covering registrations and outreach.
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