Prabowo Targets 2029 for Complete School Renovation

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has announced an ambitious target to complete the renovation of all school facilities nationwide by 2029. This initiative aims to improve poor learning environments and enhance the quality of education. Prabowo highlighted the delayed infrastructure development in schools, particularly those located in rural and remote areas, emphasizing that it is the government's responsibility to ensure children can learn in safe and comfortable settings. Specific renovation works are expected to include structural reinforcement of buildings, classroom upgrades, and the improvement of sanitary facilities. To achieve this goal, the government plans to strengthen budget allocation and implementation mechanisms. The development of educational infrastructure is deemed essential for improving the quality of education, which serves as a foundation for long-term national development, and is positioned as an investment in future generations. Indonesia, an archipelago with a vast territory comprising numerous islands, faces the challenge of regional infrastructure disparities leading to unequal educational opportunities. This plan is expected to be a concrete step towards rectifying such disparities. Source: Antara News (English)