A home renovation programme for Sekolah Rakyat student families, the result of collaboration between the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Housing and Settlements, has begun in Sumenep, Madura, East Java. Field verification had previously been conducted to ensure all requirements were met, with a quota of 50 locations available for Sumenep Regency.
Of this number, eight homes have passed verification. Agung Candra, Coordinator of the Self-Help Housing Stimulus Assistance Programme for Sumenep Regency, said the renovation process is likely to begin next month while awaiting the issuance of a decision letter.
Factual verification was carried out at three locations, including Susanti's home in Pabian Village as well as the homes of Indri Novianti and Ika Triani in Panggarangan Village, Kota Sumenep District. Ishaq Zubaedi Raqib, Special Staff to the Minister of Social Affairs, stated that at Sekolah Rakyat not only are children educated but their parents are also empowered.
Ishaq requested that the Ministry of Housing team adapt renovations to the needs of beneficiaries, including for their business purposes. He also asked the Ministry of Social Affairs to provide empowerment assistance to beneficiaries so they can become self-reliant quickly.
Nationally, the 3 Million Homes Programme targets the renovation of 10,000 uninhabitable homes for parents of Sekolah Rakyat students, implemented through the Self-Help Housing Stimulus Assistance Programme.
