Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs has extended support to 1,200 economically disadvantaged residents in Karanganyar District, Central Java, through its Program Penanggulangan Kemiskinan di Tingkat Desa (PPSE).
The initiative aims to bolster household resilience as the region grapples with the compounding effects of severe weather patterns.
The social assistance rollout coincides with broader government interventions in Central Java, where agricultural output is under threat from worsening drought conditions.
Authorities have previously mobilized 7,000 water pumps to assist farmers in the province, signaling a coordinated response to protect both livelihoods and food security.
Central Java remains one of Indonesia’s most populous and economically significant provinces.
The dual focus on direct social empowerment and agricultural infrastructure support underscores the government’s strategy to stabilize rural economies amid climate-related disruptions.