Industry leaders, officials stress compliance, inclusion, and workforce formalisation benefits
HYDERABAD, Oct 16 (The CONNECT) – The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FTCCI) organised an awareness session at its Red Hills headquarters to highlight three key government initiatives—Employee Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, SPREE 2025, and Amnesty Scheme 2025—aimed at boosting formal employment and promoting compliance among enterprises.
Opening the event, FTCCI President Ravi Kumar said these programs underscore the government’s commitment to expanding formal workforce participation and ensuring comprehensive employee welfare. “The focus is on helping businesses transition smoothly into the formal economy while empowering workers through access to structured benefits,” he said.
Senior officials from the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), along with industry experts, explained the features, compliance procedures, and incentives under each scheme. They noted that the Amnesty Scheme 2025 allows employers to rectify past defaults without penalties, while SPREE 2025 encourages wider registration of employees and employers.
Former Regional PF Commissioner J. Srinivas, ESIC Regional Director Rajiv Lal, and Deputy Directors Mahesh Narala and Patras Gregory Kalkho addressed key operational concerns. HR & IR Committee Advisor S.V. Ramachandra Rao, Managing Director of HR Chambers Outsourcing Pvt. Ltd., called for cultivating a “compliance-first mindset” across industries to align with national labour reform goals.
FTCCI Senior Vice President K.K. Maheshwari concluded the session by urging continued cooperation among government agencies, employers, and trade bodies to ensure these welfare-driven reforms deliver tangible results for India’s workforce.
