PRR Task Force: 4,922 Disaster-Affected Schools Resume Learning
The teaching and learning process in 4,922 schools has, in principle, 100 per cent resumed, according to the Minister of Home Affairs, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, in his capacity as the Head of the Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (PRR) Acceleration Task Force for Sumatra.
Speaking in Jakarta on Wednesday, the Minister stated that as of 22 September 2026, all 4,922 schools affected by disasters across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have returned to conducting educational activities. “The teaching and learning process in these 4,922 schools is, alhamdulillah, 100 per cent operational. That is the most important thing,” said the Minister.
Tito noted that the continuity of the learning process is a significant achievement in post-disaster educational recovery. Despite the thousands of affected schools, educational activities have successfully resumed across all impacted institutions.
However, he emphasised that the acceleration of rehabilitation and reconstruction remains necessary, as several schools still face construction hurdles. Differences in geographical conditions, damaged access routes, the availability of materials, and subsequent disasters have all influenced the speed of recovery in each region.
“Given the massive scale of 4,922 schools, it is impossible to complete everything in a very short period,” Tito remarked.
He also highlighted that 97 schools require relocation because their previous sites are no longer viable or are located in disaster-prone areas. Tito urged local governments to accelerate land provision so that school construction can proceed immediately.
“This once again requires support from regional heads regarding the 97 schools that need relocation,” Tito added.
Furthermore, he requested that local governments identify access routes to schools that are still experiencing damage, including roads and bridges. The results of these identifications will be coordinated with relevant ministries and agencies to ensure that access to schools can be repaired promptly.