JAKARTA – The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions (Kemendes PDT) is integrating several rural development programs with the National Police Children and Grandchildren Family Association (Keluarga Besar Putra Putri / KBPP Polri) as part of efforts to realize President Prabowo Subianto's 6th Asta Cita pillar. Key initiatives include thematic village programs focused on garlic and corn cultivation, with targeted exports to international markets.

The initiative aims to drive down rural poverty, reflected in local economic growth and community welfare through the optimal utilization of local village assets. Minister Yandri expressed firm conviction that multi-stakeholder collaboration remains a primary catalyst, particularly partnerships with KBPP Polri.

"We must design deeply impactful programs, one of which is the thematic village initiative. Ultimately, our mission is to serve grassroots communities and transform tears of poverty into tears of joy," Minister Yandri stated during an audience with KBPP Polri in Jakarta on Monday (November 9, 2026).

The thematic village program is being pursued rigorously by Kemendes PDT, as effective rural development relies on structured planning tailored to the specific needs and conditions of each region. These initiatives span chili villages, egg-laying poultry villages, garlic and shallot villages, corn villages, melon villages, alongside other sectors such as aquaculture and coal mining. With precise execution, villages will experience optimal growth, leaving no region behind.

Consequently, the Minister requested KBPP Polri to map out potential land parcels dedicated to garlic cultivation to meet domestic market demands. This effort will be integrated directly with Kemendes PDT frameworks to secure arable land aligned with both local village potential and market requirements.

This partnership serves as a green light for KBPP Polri to advance rural development support across various regions throughout Indonesia. Representatives from KBPP Polri warmly welcomed the initiative and lauded the diverse programs executed by Kemendes PDT—both independently and through cross-sector collaborations, such as the Desa Bersinar (Drug-Clean Village) initiative partnered with the National Narcotics Agency (BNN).

"We commend the Desa Bersinar program, Minister, as it aligns perfectly with the National Police Chief's vision to combat the threats of narcotics," praised General Chairperson of KBPP Polri Bimo Suryono.

The Desa Bersinar program, implemented alongside BNN, stands as a prime example of cross-sector collaboration in strengthening rural empowerment and protection. Moving forward, the synergy between Kemendes PDT and KBPP Polri is expected not only to reinforce key commodity development but also to foster productive, self-reliant, secure, and prosperous villages. In doing so, building from the villages will deliver tangible contributions to national economic equity and poverty reduction.

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