Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Allocates 45.4% of Budget for Community Infrastructure Development

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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has allocated a significant portion of its budget for community infrastructure development. In the fiscal year 2023, the ESDM has assigned 45.4% of its budget, equivalent to IDR 2.5 trillion, for community infrastructure development. This allocation is aimed at improving the lives of fishermen and farmers through various infrastructure projects such as the distribution of koverter kits (konkit), assistance in installing new electricity, and the construction of Solar Power Plant (PLT) and Micro Hydro PLT.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ESDM has allocated 45.4% of its budget, equivalent to IDR 2.5 trillion, for community infrastructure development in FY 2023, an increase of IDR 100 billion from the previous year.
  • The allocated funds will be used to implement various infrastructure projects, including the construction of a natural gas pipeline, provision of konkit for fishermen and farmers, and the installation of electricity in underserved communities.
  • The Ministry aims to increase the allocation for community infrastructure development to 60.2% in FY 2024, with a proposed budget of IDR 10.1 trillion.
  • The proposed budget for FY 2024 will be used to fund the continuation of the Cirebon-Semarang natural gas pipeline Phase II, the distribution of konkit to fishermen and farmers, and the installation of electricity in underserved communities.
  • The Ministry has reported a significant increase in the realization of its FY 2022 budget, reaching 97.49% of the total budget of IDR 5.7 trillion.

Statistics:

  • 45.4% of the ESDM's FY 2023 budget, equivalent to IDR 2.5 trillion, has been allocated for community infrastructure development
  • The Ministry aims to increase the allocation for community infrastructure development to 60.2% in FY 2024
  • The proposed budget for FY 2024 is IDR 10.1 trillion, with IDR 6.1 trillion allocated for community infrastructure development
  • 20,000 konkit packages will be distributed to fishermen, while 30,000 packages will be distributed to farmers
  • The Ministry plans to install electricity in 83,000 houses, and 40,000 house connections in the second phase
  • 350 electric motor conversions and 1 electric bus conversion will be undertaken as part of the electric vehicle conversion development incentives

Sources:

  • "ESDM allocates IDR 2.5 trillion for community infrastructure development in 2023" by Contify
  • "Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources proposes additional budget of IDR 573.69 billion for 2023" by Contify
  • "ESDM allocates IDR 10.1 trillion for community infrastructure development in 2024" by Contify