“For Nindya Karya, being entrusted with preparing school buildings, dormitories, and learning facilities by the president through relevant ministries comes with one response from us — to carry out the task and ensure its success,” Firman noted in a statement on Monday in Jakarta.
Through the gradual implementation of the People's School Renovation Program, Nindya Karya is confident it can complete the work within a short timeframe.
Firman explained that Phase 1A, covering 63 locations since its commencement, has already shown positive progress.
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“The Phase 1 renovations at 63 sites have been completed, with the handover (PHO) finalized on July 13, 2025, after a construction period of 65 calendar days,” Firman remarked.
Nindya Karya is now working on Phase 1B, which includes of 37 additional school sites. “Thankfully, the project has made significant progress. As of August 2, 2025, the physical completion rate has reached 89.02 percent,” Firman stated.
He added that this figure far exceeds the planned target of 60.04 percent, showing a positive deviation of 28.98 percent.
“This project is scheduled for full completion by August 17, 2025, with a total duration of 45 calendar days,” Firman remarked.
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The People's School program was mandated under Presidential Instruction No. 8 of 2025 concerning the Optimization of Efforts to Alleviate Poverty and Eliminate Extreme Poverty.
This initiative is part of the government’s affirmative policy to honor underprivileged and low-income families while expanding access to quality education for children from the lowest economic groups.
The People's School curriculum is built on three core pillars: Character and Dormitory Curriculum developed by the Ministry of Social Affairs, Formal Curriculum by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, and Religious Education Curriculum by the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
The schools currently provide education at primary (SD), junior high (SMP), and senior high (SMA) levels.
All education costs, accommodation, and students’ basic needs are fully covered by the state.
Nindya Karya is a state-owned enterprise (BUMN) engaged in construction and has been entrusted with various government infrastructure projects, including People's Schools and government buildings in the new capital city, Nusantara.
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Editor: M Razi Rahman
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