Social Minister Risma Accelerates Distribution Of BPNT To 4,412 KKS In Pasuruan Regency

Social Minister Risma (black veil)/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Social Affairs seeks to accelerate the distribution of social assistance (bansos) for the Basic Food Card program or Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT) to 4,412 Prosperous Family Card (KKS) holders in Pasuruan Regency, East Java. Social Minister Tri Rismaharini in a written statement received at Jakarta, Monday, February 21, said that the amount was a distribution that had not been realized in 2021. During a working visit to Kejayan District, Pasuruan Regency, Risma found that there were beneficiaries (PM) who had not received the assistance worth Rp. 200,000 per month, within a period of eight months. In fact, in theory the maximum not yet received is six months, which is for new BPNT recipients from regional proposals. "So, it means that there is something that has not been realized. We are forcing this for Pasuruan Regency in two days to complete the 4,000," said Risma. Risma said that many PSC holders had not received it, because it was difficult to take it directly at the time of disbursement. Therefore, he requested that the BPNT distribution be delivered directly to the beneficiary's house. Therefore, I have ordered the assistant or the bank to be delivered to the house if they do not come, "said Risma.

In addition, Risma has also accelerated poverty alleviation for young PMs by providing compensation so that they can get out of the list of BPNT recipients. Risma has not been able to convey the percentage of KKS people who have graduated after receiving assistance in 2021. However, her party has started issuing PMs who deemed capable from the list of beneficiaries in 2022. Risma also asked the local government to be proactive in conducting routine checks on the social assistance PM in its place. The total number of PSC persons in Pasuruan Regency is 7,823. As of February 20, 2022, 2,397 KKS have been distributed and 5,426 KKS have not been distributed. 5,426 KKS have not been distributed, because there are 4,412 KKS not present and 1,014 KKS are duplicate data, already capable, died without heirs, changed addresses, and did not In addition to Pasuruan Regency, Social Minister Risma also visited Probolinggo Regency and Lumajang Regency, East Java to hand over compensation to the heirs of the victims who died due to the hot clouds falling from Mount Semeru.