Kemendikbudristek Socializes The Zoning System For The Mojokerto Growulan Area

Mojokerto Regent Ikfina Fahmawati/ANTARA/HO-Mojokerto Regency Government

MOJOKERTO - Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) socializes Regulation of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Number 140/M/2023 concerning the zoning system for the Torowulan National Cultural Conservation Area (KCBN), Mojokerto, East Java.

Director of Cultural Protection, Directorate General of Culture Judi Wahjudin said the zoning system for the Torowulan national cultural heritage area contained four zones.

This determination of boundaries or zoning aims to provide space for the preservation of the region so that its authenticity is maintained and prevents damage.

"In addition, to protect this area and its important values so that it can be utilized and developed for the welfare of the community," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, July 31.

Regarding the regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture, Research and Technology Number 140/M/2023, Judi Wahjudin said four zonings in the Torowulan National Reserve Area, namely first, the core zone is an area that functions to directly protect cultural heritage so as not to experience a decrease in the quality of the value of importance and physical condition.

Second, the buffer zone is an area that functions for the protection of the core zone by limiting and controlling activities that have the potential to have a negative impact on cultural heritage.

Third, the development zone is an area that has limited development or development potential for recreational purposes, the natural environment, culture, traditional cultural life, religion and tourism.

"Fourth, the supporting zone is a zone that is intended for supporting infrastructure needs in regional development by considering the interests of the wider community, in accordance with the Mojokerto and Jombang Regencies RTRW (Regional Spatial Plan)," he said.

Meanwhile, Mojokerto Regent Ikfina Fahmawati assessed that the socialization of the Minister of Education and Culture's Regulation Number 140/M/2023 was formed through a long process and involved many parties, so that a decision on the Trowulan KCBN zoning had to be obeyed and adjusted to the conditions of their respective regions.

"Which one we may do and which one we must help with its preservation. Automatically there are several activities that should not be carried out later in order to protect cultural heritage," he said.

In preserving cultural heritage in Trowulan as a regional government (Pemda) it is not only obliged to maintain and maintain the cultural heritage, but the local government must also be able to use the cultural heritage as a boost for the community's economy without disturbing the value of sustainability that must be maintained.

"Together we can carry out activities today well and provide the greatest benefit and all can play their role in maintaining and preserving the Torowulan national cultural heritage," he said.