2.5 lakh workers registered under SPREE in A.P., says ESIC official
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Why in news
ESIC officials reported the registration of over 2.5 lakh workers in Andhra Pradesh under the SPREE-2025 scheme to expand social security coverage.
Background
The SPREE-2025 scheme allows establishments with ten or more employees to register online. The registration deadline for the scheme is December 31st.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyESIC: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
- FactOver 2.5 lakh workers registered under SPREE-2025 in Andhra Pradesh
- FactSPREE-2025 eligibility: Establishments with ten or more employees
- FactSPREE-2025 registration deadline: December 31st
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of formalizing social security for unorganized workers in India and the role of digital registration in achieving universal coverage.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative ease: Online registration removes legacy record barriers for small establishments
- Coverage expansion: Inclusion of smaller units (10+ employees) broadens the social security net
- Data integrity: Transition from physical to digital records improves beneficiary tracking
Keywords: Social Security · Unorganized Sector · Digital Governance · Universal Coverage · Formalization
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