Rural youths complain

Rural youths complain

From Neraca

Like hundreds of other rural youths, I am a member of the karang taruna (neighborhood youth association) in the village.

I joined the association because I believe youths are the backbone of a country, the motor of development.

However, one week after its establishment, no board members or other members were seen again.

The reason for their absence is realistic enough. They have gone to the cities to look for work.

Will rural conditions always remain like this? Only the elder people stay in the villages.

When will our nation progress?

I would like to appeal to the business tycoons who still feel committed to the small people. I request Mr. Probosutedjo, Mrs. Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana and others to establish labor-intensive industries in our region so the rural youths do not have to go to the cities in search of work.

Located close to the northern coast, our region has, for example, potential gypsum and quartz quarries. Eighty percent of the karang taruna members have finished high school. Our demands are not high. It is our wish to stay in the rural area and earn our living here.

AGUS EDY SUSANTO

Rembang, Central Java