Commission II of the House of Representatives Pushes for Increased IPDN Budget for 2026 and Student Welfare
Commission II of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the sustainability and advancement of the State Institute of Domestic Administration (IPDN) across various aspects. This commitment was conveyed by the Chair of Commission II, Dr. H.M. Rifqinizamy Karsayuda, S.H., M.H., whilst leading a working visit to the IPDN campus.
The primary focus of the visit was accelerating infrastructure development, which is considered disproportionate to the number of students currently enrolled.
Rifqinizamy revealed that in the 2026 fiscal year, IPDN will receive an increase in budget allocation from the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) through presidential assistance. “From last year’s figure of Rp578 billion, God willing, in 2026 this will become Rp814 billion. This budget will be allocated to complete repairs to the IPDN student dormitories and supporting facilities,” he stated.
Beyond physical infrastructure, Commission II highlighted budget disparities in student meal provisions at IPDN, which remain significantly below standards at other civil service academies such as Akpol and the military. Currently, the daily meal allowance for IPDN students is only Rp43,000 per person, whilst Akpol and military institutions have reached Rp75,000.
Rifqinizamy expressed hope that the presidential assistance would drive an increase in nutritional standards for students. “With this presidential assistance, it will encourage an increase in student meal budgets with the hope that the availability of nutritious food will produce higher-quality prospective civil servants,” he said.
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto, who accompanied the working visit, appreciated the legislative support. He stated that the Ministry of Home Affairs, together with the IPDN Rector, is conducting internal reforms that include the system for recruiting prospective students, curriculum, and mentoring approaches.
“IPDN’s future work involves conducting curriculum reforms that are relevant, rebranding the campus with academic and mentoring culture improvements, alumni activation, and maintaining the spirit of Unity in Diversity,” clarified Bima Arya.
In agreement with this, IPDN Rector Halilul Khairi welcomed the plans for dormitory renovation and the provision of basic facilities such as new beds and wardrobes for students. However, he also requested Commission II’s support regarding the student intake quota for 2026.
IPDN has submitted a quota of 1,410 students to the Ministry of Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform (Menpan RB). The Rector emphasised the importance of this figure for maintaining operational efficiency of the campus. “If IPDN intake falls below 1,200 people, this will affect empty dormitories and lecturers without teaching hours,” he noted.
The working visit also served as a forum for strategic dialogue with IPDN alumni who now hold positions as regional heads and senior officials, to ensure the institution continues as a producer of future government leadership cadres.