Central Java Collects CSR Rp86 BILLION, Ganjar: Some Enter Education, Health Until Infrastructure

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

Apart from being sourced from the APBD, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo also optimized the role of private companies, BUMD and BUMN to execute various development programs. In one year these companies were able to raise corporate social responsibility funds of IDR 86 billion.

In the 2022 CSR Award event at Gradhika Bakti Praja, Tuesday, December 13, Ganjar said that CSR really helps government programs in various sectors. Even Ganjar said that in terms of development, the government cannot rely solely on existing budgets.

"The assistance is quite diverse. Some enter the world of education, some enter health, physical infrastructure, even in certain areas they want to help reduce poverty," said Ganjar.

Especially with the Central Java Provincial Regulation No. 2 of 2017 concerning Social Responsibility and the Company Environment. Through this, around Rp. 86 billion of CSR was collected during 2022.

In my opinion, the potential is definitely still high. So I ask that there be consolidation from all existing companies, how much is CSR from each existing company," he said.

Ganjar hopes that private companies, BUMN and BUMDs who receive the best awards can share. So that more companies can participate in building Central Java.

"I hope they can get into poverty reduction, stunting, education, health, disabled issues, women, children including environmental issues," he said.

The former member of the DPR RI said this method would greatly help local governments with limited budget. Apart from CSR, said Ganjar, it can also collaborate with philanthropy or maximize Baznas.

"A few days ago, those who helped us at the school answered and they were not only from Central Java, from outside Central Java they also helped and this could provide better facilities for the community," he said.

Several private companies that received awards include PT Industri Jamu and Pharmacy Sido Muncul Tbk; PT Bhimasena Power Indonesia and PT Sri Rejeki Isman.

Then from the state-owned recipient PT Semen Gresik Factory Rembang; PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Central Java Regional and PT Telkom Regional IV Central Java-DIY.

As for the BUMD, including PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Tengah; PT Sarana Pembangunan Jawa Tengah and PT BPR BKK Purwokerto (perseroda).