The Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force\n(Satgas PRR) for Sumatra has proposed increasing the stimulant\nassistance for severely damaged houses from Rp60 million to Rp80 million\nper unit. This proposal is intended to ensure that homes built for\ndisaster survivors are not merely reconstructed, but are also more\nliveable, safe, and comfortable.<\/p>\n
The increase is part of the government\u2019s effort to accelerate\npermanent recovery for affected communities, particularly those who have\nlost their homes. The Task Force believes that housing construction for\nsurvivors must address basic needs while considering long-term building\nquality.<\/p>\n
Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Lieutenant\nGeneral TNI Suharyanto, stated that the additional assistance will be\nfocused on two permanent housing schemes. The first is in-situ housing,\nrebuilt at the original location, and the second is ex-situ independent\nhousing, built at a new, safer location from disaster risks.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, there are 8,000 in-situ units and 8,000 ex-situ independent\nunits, making a total of around 16,000. However, so far, only about\n14,500 have been submitted, with data received by the BNPB from the\nregions, bottom-up from the regional heads,\u201d Suharyanto said after a\nministerial-level coordination meeting on the proposed adjustment of\nstimulant funds for severely damaged houses at the Coordinating Ministry\nfor Human Development and Culture office in Jakarta, Thursday\n(2\/7\/2026).<\/p>\n
According to Suharyanto, the proposed adjustment of the assistance\nvalue to Rp80 million per unit is based on two main considerations. The\nfirst is the increase in building material prices. The second is the\ngovernment\u2019s commitment to improving the standard of housing eligibility\nfor survivors so that the homes are more ready for occupancy.<\/p>\n
The planned additional Rp20 million per unit will be directed towards\nimproving the physical quality of the buildings. These improvements\ninclude the installation of ceramic tiles in all rooms and bathrooms,\nthe installation of ceilings, smoother wall plastering, and the addition\nof a terrace to make the homes more decent and functional for the\naffected families.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurrently, with the Rp60 million scheme, there are no ceramic tiles\nand no smooth plastering. The bathrooms are not tiled. If we add Rp20\nmillion, everything will be tiled. Additionally, there will be ceilings,\na terrace outside, and fully tiled bathrooms,\u201d said Suharyanto, who also\nserves as the deputy head of the PRR Task Force.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/task-force-reveals-reasons-behind-proposed-increase-in-home-renovation-stimulus-funds-1783079573", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }