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Bukit Asam Launches Poverty Alleviation Program for Muara Enim Community
PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA), a member of the Mining BUMN Holding MIND ID, launched programs to alleviate poverty in Muara Enim Regency. This program targets residents of all ages with an emphasis on meeting basic needs, from health, education, employment, food, clean water, to housing.
The launch of this program was attended by the Regent of Muara Enim DR.H. Nasrun Umar, SH.MM, Muara Enim Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (forkompimda), District Leadership Communication Forum (forkompimcam), village heads, BPD forum and RT/RW forum in Lawang Kidul District.
PTBA President Director Suryo Eko Hadianto explained that this program was in line with President Joko Widodo's direction, targeting extreme poverty to be 0 percent or zero extreme poverty by the end of 2024.
This poverty alleviation program is also in line with the efforts to realize the Noble Purpose MIND ID, namely We Explore The Natural Resources for Civilization, Prosperity and Brighter Future.
The poverty alleviation programs organized by PTBA are as follows;
1. Programs for unproductive age 0-6 years or toddlers and PAUD/TK (kindergarten) are Prevention of Stunting and Malnutrition, Improvement of Integrated Healthcare Center (Posyandu) and Competency of Cadres, as well as Improvement of Early Childhood Education and Competency of Teaching Staff Quality.
2. Programs for unproductive age 7-13 years or elementary and junior high school age are the Ayo Sekolah Scholarship, Free Education for children from underprivileged families in schools under YAKASABA, TASTAKA and TASTABA National Movement, and Free Circumcision.
3. Programs for unproductive age more than 64 years old or elderly are Health Insurance Cooperation, Basic Food Assistance, Additional Nutrition for the Elderly, Sacrificial Meat Distribution, Free Medical Treatment, Cataract Surgery, Home Renovation and Provision of Clean Water Facilities.
4. Programs for productive age 15-18 years old or middle and high school age are the Ayo Sekolah Scholarship, Free Education in Schools under YAKASABA and English courses at the Bukit Asam Language Center (BALC) Institute.
5. Program for productive age 19-22 years old or college age is Bidikiba Scholarship and Free Education at AKIPBA.
6. Programs for productive age 19-64 years are Bukit Asam Industrial Center (SIBA), Waste Bank, Eucalyptus Oil Industry, Utilization of FABA, Poultry/Goat/Cattle Farming, Moringa Plant Cultivation, Solar Plant Development, SME Funding, “Rumah Berseri“ Bara Lestari and Synergy with BUMDES.
The poverty alleviation program will start from Lawang Kidul District. Based on PTBA data mapping, there are 4,479 poor families or 22.60% of total 19,821 households and 16,412 people or 23.42% of total 70,090 people.
In collaboration with the Regional Government of Muara Enim Regency and other stakeholders, this program will run continuously so that it is hoped that in the next 3 to 4 years the number of underprivileged communities in Muara Enim Regency can be reduced.
The launch of this program was attended by the Regent of Muara Enim DR.H. Nasrun Umar, SH.MM, Muara Enim Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (forkompimda), District Leadership Communication Forum (forkompimcam), village heads, BPD forum and RT/RW forum in Lawang Kidul District.
PTBA President Director Suryo Eko Hadianto explained that this program was in line with President Joko Widodo's direction, targeting extreme poverty to be 0 percent or zero extreme poverty by the end of 2024.
This poverty alleviation program is also in line with the efforts to realize the Noble Purpose MIND ID, namely We Explore The Natural Resources for Civilization, Prosperity and Brighter Future.
The poverty alleviation programs organized by PTBA are as follows;
1. Programs for unproductive age 0-6 years or toddlers and PAUD/TK (kindergarten) are Prevention of Stunting and Malnutrition, Improvement of Integrated Healthcare Center (Posyandu) and Competency of Cadres, as well as Improvement of Early Childhood Education and Competency of Teaching Staff Quality.
2. Programs for unproductive age 7-13 years or elementary and junior high school age are the Ayo Sekolah Scholarship, Free Education for children from underprivileged families in schools under YAKASABA, TASTAKA and TASTABA National Movement, and Free Circumcision.
3. Programs for unproductive age more than 64 years old or elderly are Health Insurance Cooperation, Basic Food Assistance, Additional Nutrition for the Elderly, Sacrificial Meat Distribution, Free Medical Treatment, Cataract Surgery, Home Renovation and Provision of Clean Water Facilities.
4. Programs for productive age 15-18 years old or middle and high school age are the Ayo Sekolah Scholarship, Free Education in Schools under YAKASABA and English courses at the Bukit Asam Language Center (BALC) Institute.
5. Program for productive age 19-22 years old or college age is Bidikiba Scholarship and Free Education at AKIPBA.
6. Programs for productive age 19-64 years are Bukit Asam Industrial Center (SIBA), Waste Bank, Eucalyptus Oil Industry, Utilization of FABA, Poultry/Goat/Cattle Farming, Moringa Plant Cultivation, Solar Plant Development, SME Funding, “Rumah Berseri“ Bara Lestari and Synergy with BUMDES.
The poverty alleviation program will start from Lawang Kidul District. Based on PTBA data mapping, there are 4,479 poor families or 22.60% of total 19,821 households and 16,412 people or 23.42% of total 70,090 people.
In collaboration with the Regional Government of Muara Enim Regency and other stakeholders, this program will run continuously so that it is hoped that in the next 3 to 4 years the number of underprivileged communities in Muara Enim Regency can be reduced.
