Suryanagara affirmed that the ministry is currently seeking to transform transmigration policies so that the government's programs can have a direct impact on improving the welfare and economic growth of transmigration communities.
"The Ministry of Transmigration must create jobs, reduce poverty, improve the quality of human resources, and provide wide access to education for the community," he stated here on Thursday.
To design well-targeted transmigration policies, the Ministry of Transmigration is collaborating with Statistics Indonesia (BPS) to obtain accurate data as material for policy analysis.
Suryanagara explained that through this collaboration, the Ministry of Transmigration aims to boost community and regional income, develop export potential, expand employment opportunities, reduce poverty rates, improve quality and access to education, and increase investment value.
"With data from BPS, we want development in transmigration areas to not leave the local communities behind. We want everyone to get the benefits, not only infrastructure but also education, jobs, and prosperity," he remarked.
Related news: Village-Owned Enterprises should not harm local businesses: Minister
He emphasized that the local communities must be actively involved in national development and not merely be spectators.
Meanwhile, BPS Head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti expressed appreciation for the Ministry of Transmigration's transformative programs, describing them as visionary and directly impacting regional economic development.
She noted that the BPS is ready to provide data, assist in the analysis process, and record program results accurately in the national integrated socio-economic data system.
"We are ready to fully support and collaborate at every stage, including periodic data updates," Widyasanti affirmed.
Related news: Technology use in villages must conform to local values: minister
Translator: Uyu Septiyati, Raka Adji
Editor: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga
Copyright © ANTARA 2025
