Padat Karya Program, Kerja Harian Dibayar Negara untuk Pemulihan Warga Aceh Tamiang

ACEH - The government through the Ministry of Public Works (PU) continues to strive to accelerate post-disaster handling with an approach that not only rebuilds infrastructure, but also revives the livelihoods of affected residents.

Through the Padat Karya program, residents are directly involved in the process of cleaning and restoring the area. Every day, they work at a number of points with a wage of Rp. 140,000 per day, an income that is quite significant in the midst of an economic condition that has not fully recovered.

The PU Ministry is optimizing the labor-intensive scheme, especially in locations that are difficult to reach with heavy equipment. With the support of small-sized equipment, the cleaning process continues to be effective and touches all affected areas, ranging from city roads, settlements, to public facilities.

Minister PU Dody Hanggodo emphasized that post-disaster handling should not stop at physical development alone. According to him, recovery must be able to restart the wheels of the community's economy.

The recovered infrastructure, he said, must be in line with the lives of residents who are back on track. In addition to city roads, the Padat Karya program is also focused on the recovery of educational facilities, one of which is at SMP Negeri 2 Karang Baru.

A number of people were seen wearing project helmets, boots, and work vests. Through the Padat Karya program, the government is trying to ensure that the recovery in Aceh Tamiang is more comprehensive. The streets are cleaned, schools are restored, and at the same time residents earn an income to make a living.