Risma Pursues Deadline For Disbursement Of Social Assistance Before The End Of 2021

Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini leads the distribution of social assistance to the community in Pakis Village, Sawahan, Surabaya, East Java, Tuesday, December 28 (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini is pursuing the deadline for disbursing social assistance (bansos) before the end of 2021, namely by asking Himbara Bank to disburse it manually. For example in Surabaya, East Java, Risma saw the problem that many of the beneficiary families (KPM) in Surabaya has not received a card for the disbursement of social assistance. "It's already the end of December, it must be disbursed immediately. While many KPM have not received the card," Risma said in a statement received in Jakarta, reported by Antara, Tuesday, December 28. Risma checked the disbursement of aid. at the Tambaksari and Sawahan District Offices. He checked the data on recipients of social assistance in the form of the Family Hope Program (PKH) and Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT)/Sembako Cards. During his visit to Surabaya City on Monday, December 27, Risma revealed that the disbursement of social assistance should not be past December 31, 2021, or else will be blocked.

Meanwhile, there are many KPM whose assistance has not been disbursed, because they still have to wait for the printing and distribution of Prosperous Family Cards (KKS). This process will take some time. In coordination with the Surabaya City Government, the Ministry of Social Affairs will gather KPM at Tambaksari Stadium to receive the aid, which will be disbursed on Wednesday, December 29. Risma will directly lead the aid disbursement process. By deploying officers and vehicles, KPMs with valid data were immediately picked up from their homes. Apart from social assistance, business assistance and accessibility equipment can also be provided.