Army Chief Of Staff Maruli: The Manunggal Air Program Efforts To Support The Agriculture Sector

Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General TNI Maruli Simanjuntak inaugurated the water point in Buleleng Village, Morowali Regency. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General TNI Maruli Simanjuntak said the TNI-AD Manunggal Air program is an effort to support the agricultural sector and meet the community's clean water needs.

"The water point program, which was inaugurated in Morowali, is part of the Indonesian Army's efforts to support the agricultural sector and meet the community's need for clean water, which is in line with the policies of Indonesian President Joko Widodo," said Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, September 16.

Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak inaugurated a water point in Buleleng Village, Bungku Pesisir District, Morowali Regency.

He conveyed that the TNI together with local governments and other private parties worked together to improve community welfare by building 2,700 clean water points throughout Indonesia.

He said the Manunggal Air program was to support agricultural irrigation as well as a source of clean water that people need in their daily lives.

In addition, he said, water is a basic need in life. Water shortages can trigger various social and health problems, including stunting and malnutrition.

"Currently, some Indonesians still do not have access to clean water. Therefore, the TNI is focused on helping provide clean water, because water is a source of life and is important for sanitation and agriculture," he said.

Maruli stated that he supports the efforts of the local government in the project to print rice fields and develop agricultural land

In the future, he said, the TNI together with the Ministry of Defense and local governments will continue to collaborate on projects that directly provide benefits to the community.

On that occasion, the Army Chief of Staff also handed over wheelchairs to residents with disabilities and provided 500 food packages to people in need, as a tangible form of the TNI AD's commitment to support the welfare of the people.

He conveyed that with high enthusiasm and dedication, the Indonesian Army continues to move as an important pillar in maintaining the resilience of the country, as well as being friends and protectors for the people throughout Indonesia.