Indonesia disburses Rp104.5 trillion in social assistance

The Indonesian government has disbursed Rp104.5 trillion in social assistance as of August 31, 2026, representing 64.3 percent of the allocated budget. This spending includes Rp21 trillion for the Family Hope Program (PKH) benefiting 10 million families, Rp27.6 trillion for the Food Staple Card (BLT Kartu Sembako) for 17.6 million families, and Rp30.9 trillion for National Health Insurance (PBI JKN) for 96.7 million participants.

Other significant disbursements include Rp10.7 trillion for the Smart Indonesia Program (PIP) and Rp9.7 trillion for the Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) for university students. Total central government spending reached Rp1,791.5 trillion, which is 56.9 percent of the 2026 State Budget (APBN).

Regarding the BLT Kesra (People's Welfare Direct Cash Assistance), the program provides Rp900,000 per recipient family, distributed in monthly installments of Rp300,000. Eligibility is determined by the National Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN), specifically targeting deciles 1 through 4, which represent the bottom 40 percent of the population based on socio-economic welfare levels.