India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched the Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees (SPREE 2025) from July 2025 to January 2026. Under the Scheme, a one-time opportunity was provided to employers and employees of organised sectors who may have been inadvertently left out from ESI coverage to register without concern for retrospective coverage or punitive action. A total of 1,38,718 new employers and 1,12,72,772 employees have been added during the Scheme till 31.01.2026.

ESIC has undertaken several initiatives across the country to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, improve access to quality medical services and enhance social security...