Indonesia has commenced the disbursement of its primary social assistance programs, including conditional cash transfers (PKH) and basic food aid (BPNT), starting July 20.
The rollout marks the beginning of the third-quarter distribution cycle for the nation's largest social safety net.
24 million beneficiaries for three months, running from July through September 2026.
Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf, widely known as Gus Ipul, confirmed the start of the payments and outlined the process for beneficiaries to verify their eligibility.
The ministry is also updating its database to incorporate new recipients identified during recent administrative reviews.
The current distribution phase is part of a broader government decision to extend food assistance to approximately 33.24 million beneficiaries for three months, running from July through September 2026.
This extension aims to maintain support for lower-income households amid ongoing economic pressures.