The recovery of the education sector affected by disasters in Aceh,\nNorth Sumatra, and West Sumatra is being accelerated through five\npriority programmes. A budget of Rp5.6 trillion has been prepared to\nhandle 4,922 disaster-affected schools, while the relocation needs of 97\nschools are also being managed to ensure learning activities can take\nplace in safe locations.<\/p>\n
The Chairman of the Task Force for the Acceleration of Post-Disaster\nRehabilitation and Reconstruction (Satgas PRR) for Sumatra, Muhammad\nTito Karnavian, stated that the large number of affected schools and the\nvarying conditions between regions mean that recovery will require time\nand consistent supervision.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause the level of difficulty is not easy, considering the many\nareas affected and the varying speeds of handling in each region, we\npredict it cannot be completed in a short time. However, we are striving\nto finish as quickly as possible so that the teaching and learning\nprocess can resume in an ideal atmosphere,\u201d Tito said in a statement on\nWednesday (23\/9\/2026).<\/p>\n
He made these remarks following a coordination meeting at the Satgas\nPRR Post, Ministry of Home Affairs, Jakarta, on Wednesday (23\/9).<\/p>\n
The five programmes include support for teachers and educational\nstaff, school revitalisation, recovery operational assistance, the\nprovision of learning facilities, and aid for students through the\nIndonesia Pintar Programme (PIP). The management is directed towards\nrestoring learning spaces while ensuring the continuity of education for\naffected children.<\/p>\n
Support for educators targets 90,962 teachers with an allocation of\nRp122.95 billion. This support includes incentives, disaster\npreparedness and mitigation training, as well as psychosocial training\nto ensure teachers are better prepared to accompany students during the\nrecovery period.<\/p>\n
Regarding facilities, revitalisation covers 3,132 schools with an\nallocation of Rp3.03 trillion. Recovery operational cost assistance is\nbeing provided to 822 schools. Schools where physical work progress is\nstill below 50 per cent will receive assistance tailored to the specific\nconstraints of each location.<\/p>\n
The government has also allocated Rp786.43 billion for the fulfilment\nof educational facilities. Through this programme, 470,235 aid packages\nworth Rp688.8 billion have been realised, including desks, chairs,\nlaboratory equipment, and textbooks. Subsequent distributions are being\nclosely monitored to ensure learning needs arrive on time and reach the\nintended targets.<\/p>\n
For students, a PIP budget of Rp1.15 trillion has been prepared for\nmore than 1.57 million recipients. This aid is intended to help students\ncontinue their education amidst the recovery of their families and\nschools.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul\nMu\u2019ti, stated that preparations for the Academic Competency Test (TKA)\nin October 2026 are also a priority, including for students who are\nunable to take exams at their original schools.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have conducted data collection and ensured that senior high\nschool students and their equivalents can participate in the TKA as\neffectively as possible, whether held at their own schools or hosted by\nother schools,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Amidst this progress, 97 schools still require relocation because\ntheir previous locations were affected by floods or landslides, lost\nland, or are situated in high-risk areas. The Satgas PRR will oversee\ncoordination between local governments and the Ministry of ATR\/BPN to\nensure land availability complies with regulations.<\/p>\n
The recovery of access to schools is also part of the oversight. Road\npoints that are damaged and hindering the travel of students and\nteachers will be identified in collaboration with the Ministry of Public\nWorks and local governments.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/five-priority-programmes-to-drive-post-disaster-education-sector-recovery-1790168337", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }