Army Chief Of Staff Arrives, Thousands Of Drilling Wells Are Created, Hundreds Of Houses Are Habitable

JAKARTA - Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General TNI Maruli Simanjuntak started the monumental program by inaugurating 2,664 bore wells and laying the first stone (ground breaking) for the rehabilitation of 102 Uninhabitable Houses (RTLH) throughout Indonesia.

This initiative is an effort by the Indonesian Army to improve the quality of life of people in areas in need.

The inauguration of the bore well took place at Manusak Village Field, East Kupang District, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Tuesday, July 30.

The activity, which marks the TNI AD's commitment to supporting social programs for the welfare of the people, was attended by regional officials and local communities.

General Maruli revealed that the Manunggal Air TNI AD program began in East Nusa Tenggara three years ago.

This program involves making drill wells in various strategic locations, which aim to provide clean water sources for the community, especially in areas where water access is difficult.

Meanwhile, the RTLH program aims to repair houses that are not livable, so they can be lived safely and more comfortably.

"I firmly believe, with this program, people's lives can be better. We are committed to reminding areas of the importance of access to clean water, because there are still around 35 million Indonesians who have not been able to access clean water," he said.

The laying of the first stone for the rehabilitation of 102 units of RTLH, including 53 units in NTT, was carried out on the same occasion. This project involves cooperation between the TNI AD, PT. Pertamina, local governments, and various non-governmental organizations, to ensure that the development process runs smoothly and on time.

In the activity which was also attended directly by the President Director of PT. Pertamina, Nicke Widyawati, KSAD did not forget to thank P Pertamina for her support, in a program that reflects the collective concern of the nation's components for the welfare of this society.

The Army Chief of Staff also planted corn on an area of 2 hectares, harvested shallots on an area of 1 hectare, and symbolically handed over 1,000 social assistance packages, which are expected to be a positive start to realize significant changes for the people of Kupang.

With the collaboration of various parties, this program is projected to be an example for other regions in an effort to improve the quality of life of the community.