Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Details Rp100 Billion LPDP Scholarship Plan for 75 Students

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has provided a detailed explanation regarding the budget allocation plan for the Jakarta-specific Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP) programme. The Jakarta LPDP programme is planned to send between 50 and 75 prospective students with a total budget reaching Rp100 billion. Pramono revealed that this figure is based on discussions with the central LPDP regarding the estimated cost of education per individual. “The amount is Rp100 billion. Based on the results of discussions with the central LPDP, one child’s needs are actually approximately Rp2 billion. So, later the plan is that we will send between 50 and 75 children,” said Pramono at City Hall on Monday (27/7). Although this overseas scholarship programme is in the spotlight, Pramono stressed that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government must adjust the number of recipients. This is because the regional budget must also be allocated for other urgent priority programmes, especially the revitalisation of damaged educational infrastructure. Pramono explained that the renovation of primary schools is one of the main focuses. Due to cuts in the Revenue Sharing Fund, the number of schools revitalised was initially constrained. However, he has decided to increase the repair quota. “One of the priorities is the renovation and revitalisation of primary schools. Initially, out of 22, only seven were included. Yesterday I decided to add four, making it 11. These 11 will be repaired, including SD Negeri 09 Kebayoran Lama, which is temporarily relocated to SD Negeri 11,” he explained. The LPDP Jakarta budget plan has received notes from the legislature. During a meeting with the DKI Jakarta Education Agency, Commission E of the DKI Jakarta DPRD requested that the budget not be entirely spent solely on overseas scholarship programmes. The Chairman of Commission E of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, M. Subki, assessed that there are many more pressing educational needs in Jakarta. He suggested that a portion of the budget be diverted to accelerate the repair of damaged schools and increase the quota for free private school programmes for underprivileged citizens. Meanwhile, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Education Agency, Nahdiana, emphasised that the Jakarta LPDP programme embodies the spirit of bringing Jakarta’s children to experience international education. This step is considered in line with Jakarta’s vision of transforming into a global city. After a series of discussions, Commission E of the DKI Jakarta DPRD finally requested that the Jakarta government proportionally divide the LPDP programme budget with the fulfilment of other urgent educational needs.