INFOKU, BLORA – The irrigation network rehabilitation program in Blora Regency has begun preparations.
This year, the total circulating budget reached more than IDR 38 billion through the type IV self-management program, which involves farmer groups as activity implementers.
The Head of the Water Resources Division of the Blora Public Works and Public Housing Agency (DPUPR), Surat, explained that in the Bengawan Solo irrigation area, there are 28 Irrigation Water User Farmers Associations (P3AI) spread across 20 villages in six sub-districts, including Jiken, Randublatung, Jati, Kradenan, Kedungtuban, and Cepu.
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Meanwhile, in the Pamali Juana River Basin Agency (BBWS) jurisdiction, rehabilitation will target 168 irrigation network points. Each point will receive a budget allocation of approximately Rp 195 million, including implementation costs.
"So the total money turnover reached around Rp. 38.22 billion," said Surat.
These hundreds of hotspots are spread across various sub-districts. The largest number is in Ngawen Sub-district with 70, followed by Blora (26), Jepon (21), Todanan (16), Banjarejo (11), Kunduran (10), Jiken and Tunjungan (4 each), and Bogorejo and Japah (3 each).
The letter explained that all work will be carried out through Type IV self-management. Under this mechanism, activity funds are transferred directly to the farmer group's account. The farmer group then manages the purchase of materials and carries out the work in the field.
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According to him, the scheme not only aims to improve the quality of irrigation infrastructure, but also boost the community's economy.
"We hope the irrigation infrastructure can function better to support food security. Furthermore, because it's labor-intensive and carried out by the community, this program also creates jobs and helps reduce unemployment in each region," he concluded. (Endah/ IST )
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