Meet 4 regional heads, social discussions on social science schools of social affairs

Jakarta – Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) today received an audience of four regional heads, namely Kupang City, Serang Regency, Labuhan Batu Regency, and Grobogan Regency at the Ministry of Social Affairs, Jakarta, today. In his remarks, Gus Ipul transferred the policy direction from the Ministry of Social Affairs held to three presidential mandates, namely the national socio -economic social data (DTSEN), people’s schools and the spread of social assistance. “Our base must be the same, namely DTSEN. The key in the regent, mayor and Tuesos is yes, the direction of the president’s policy must understand what I ask to learn the DTSEN business model so that we work the same as the central and regional centers,” Gus Ipul said in a written statement, Friday (19/9/2025). Browse to continue with the content Gus Ipul also emphasizes the importance of empowerment, so that the poor do not depend on social assistance. “Social assistance is only the beginning, then there must be empowerment. I ask the regions to study empowerment models according to the local potential. This KPM must continue to drive in the designs. From Desil 1 to Desil 2, from Desil 2 to Decil 3, and so on,” he explained. Previously, the Ministry of Social Affairs developed the export workings of the Fostered Village woven craft products to the United States. According to him, fashion like this can be repeated in other areas, so that the beneficiary families not only get help but are also economically independent. Gus Ipul also explained the uniqueness of the People’s School of the Ideas of President Prabowo Subianto. Unlike public schools, people -schools not only offer free education to children of decil families 1 and 2, but also include health examinations, nutrition, home building for families, collaborative membership for parents, for all family members. “This People’s School is a miniature of integrated poverty alleviation. Children live to school, parents are empowered, homes are restored, families are registered by PBI, all are one package,” he explained. “Later, if you want to start a public school in the regions, please do not forget to prepare the empowerment, the road should be unanimous,” he added. In this hearing, the regional heads also expressed their readiness and needs with people’s schools, ranging from land and completeness of files for the construction of schools. They also submitted an additional proposal for the PBI Quota for Health Insurance in their respective regions. Gus Ipul also expressed full support and would follow up by further technical coordination. “We noticed all the suggestions, which were followed up later, we help everything,” he concluded. For information, Gus Ipul accompanied at this meeting, namely Deputy Minister of Social Affairs, Agus Jabo Priyono, Secretary General Robben Rico, and special staff of the Minister. Kupang -Mayor Christian Widodo, Serang Regent Ratu Rachtuzakiyah, Labuhan Batu Maya Hasmita Regent, and Grobogan Regent Setyo Hadi and the ranks, including the head of social services, were also present. (AKD/AKD)