99 Tekno – – Saiful Islam, Head of the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Treasury under the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) for East Java Province, recently announced a significant investment in the region’s educational infrastructure. A total of Rp 578.78 billion has already been disbursed for the development of “sekolah rakyat,” or people’s schools, across East Java.
This substantial expenditure represents 17 percent of the total allocated budget for the “sekolah rakyat” program in East Java, which stands at an impressive Rp 3.4 trillion. Saiful Islam further noted that the government continues to monitor these crucial educational projects, ensuring efficient utilization of funds to benefit local communities.
For the current year, a total of 18 strategic locations across East Java have been identified as priorities for the construction and enhancement of these people’s schools. This widespread initiative underscores a strong commitment to equitable access to quality education throughout the province.
These 18 priority locations are systematically organized into four distinct work packages. The first package targets five areas, including Sampang Regency, Surabaya City, Gresik Regency, Tuban Regency, and notably, Tuban Regency once more, indicating a focused approach in these specific regions. Following this, the second package encompasses four key locations: Nganjuk Regency, Ngawi Regency, Pacitan Regency, and Madiun Regency.
Moving forward, the third package is dedicated to four locations: Pasuruan Regency, Pasuruan City, Kediri Regency, and Kediri City, highlighting development efforts in both urban and rural areas. Finally, the fourth package focuses on five locations: Malang Regency, Blitar Regency, Trenggalek Regency, Banyuwangi Regency, and Jember Regency, thereby ensuring a broad geographical reach for the program.
The overarching objective behind the development of these “sekolah rakyat” is deeply rooted in the national strategic project (PSN) for education. As Saiful Islam elaborated, this program is designed to play a vital role in eradicating extreme poverty by providing free and easily accessible education, aligning with Indonesia’s broader development goals.
The allocated funds for the “sekolah rakyat” development program are meticulously managed, covering a comprehensive range of activities. This includes the crucial phases of planning verification, efficient procurement of necessary resources, and robust construction of the school facilities themselves, ensuring a holistic approach to project implementation.
Summary
The Ministry of Finance’s Directorate General of Treasury for East Java has disbursed Rp 578.78 billion for the development of “sekolah rakyat” (people’s schools) across the province. This expenditure accounts for 17 percent of the total Rp 3.4 trillion allocated budget for the program. A total of 18 strategic locations in East Java are currently prioritized for construction and enhancement, organized into four distinct work packages.
This initiative is a crucial part of a national strategic project for education, aiming to eradicate extreme poverty by providing free and accessible schooling. The allocated funds are meticulously managed, covering essential phases such as planning verification, efficient procurement, and the robust construction of new school facilities. The government continues to monitor these projects to ensure the efficient utilization of funds and equitable access to quality education for local communities.