Distribution Of BLT Cooking Oil In Central Lombok Completed

LOMBOK - The Social Service of Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) stated that the distribution of direct cash assistance (BLT) for cooking oil provided by the central government to assist community needs ahead of Eid has been completed.

"According to the schedule, the distribution of BLT cooking oil in Central Lombok has been completed," said Head of the Central Lombok Social Service, Muliardi Yunus in Praya, as reported by Antara, Wednesday, April 27.

In the distribution of BLT Cooking Oil, which is a program from President Joko Widodo, there are no problems, meaning that the distribution runs safely and smoothly as planned.

"Distribution is safe and smooth in accordance with existing rules and mechanisms," he said.

The direct cooking oil cash assistance program is distributed through the post office in each sub-district which is centered in the beneficiary village.

The number of residents of Central Lombok Regency who will receive the cooking oil assistance is 112,000 people or residents who are included in the Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT) program, the Family Hope Program (PKH) and are added by sellers.

While the amount of assistance in the cooking oil BLT program that will be given is Rp. 100 thousand per month, but each citizen will be given Rp. 300 thousand at once this April.

"The aid is given for three months, namely April, May and June," he said. other needs.

"We urge the public to make good use of the aid," he said.

The distribution of the aid was escorted by the Central Lombok Police, so that there would be no turmoil in its realization and the distribution would continue to apply the COVID-19 health protocol.