Traditional Markets In Central Java Are Getting More Comfortable Thanks To The Rp360 Billion Aid From Ganjar Pranowo

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - Throughout 2013 to 2022, Governor Ganjar Pranowo succeeded in encouraging the revitalization of 79 markets worth IDR 360 billion. Some even received assistance twice.

The Panican Market in Purbalingga Regency is one of the markets that received this assistance. The head of Pasar Panican said, with the assistance and renovation of Rp. 6,144,810,000 in 2020, his party was able to change the market with 103 units of the kiosk, to be much more comfortable.

"It used to be very sad, muddy, leaking, and slum. After provincial assistance, now the market is good," said Sardi in his statement, Wednesday, February 8.

A comfortable and safe market condition has a positive impact on increasing the number of visits.

"It's crowded now. In the past, it was on a market day, namely Wednesday and Sunday. Now every day. About 300 people. In the past, they separated, they could not calculate," explained the former Panican market janitor.

A similar response was also conveyed by the Chairman of the Panican Market Association, Hamidun Nur Muhadi. The existence of a market building equipped with a gate and 24-hour security officer, made 267 traders in that place, now no longer worried about leaving their wares in the market.

The same condition was also felt by traders at the Tambak Market market, Banyumas Regency. Head of the Market Division of the Banyumas Regency Industry and Trade Office, Sarikin, revealed that for the renovation needs of the Tambak Market, his party received assistance of Rp. 8 billion.

The funds are not only to expand the market area but also to complete the facilities.

"Alhamdulillah, it is wider, it is widely parked, there are prayer room facilities, and other facilities," said Sarikin at Tambak Market.

The change in the face of the Tambak Market for the better is also grateful for the Chairman of the Tambak Market Rest Area Association, Akhmad Qom Huda.

"Traders are very happy because the market is neat, clean. It is hoped that in the future it will be even better," he concluded.