Government Launches Welfare BLT For 35 Million Families

JAKARTA - The government has officially announced two economic package programs, namely Direct Cash Assistance for People's Welfare (BLT Kesra) and the Higher Education Graduates Handling Program. The two economic package programs were launched to increase people's purchasing power, expand opportunities and work experience, and strengthen national economic growth. For the BLT Kersra program, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto conveyed the President's directive to provide BLT in October to December 2025.