# Indonesian government initiatives in Sumatra > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-government-initiatives-in-sumatra > Updated: 2026-08-28T09:11:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Indonesian government has initiated several programs in Sumatra focused on agricultural infrastructure, environmental protection, and economic recovery. In North Sumatra, provincial authorities proposed a Rp489 billion budget for 2026 to optimize irrigation areas, aiming to increase productive agricultural land by roughly 5,050 hectares. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Forestry announced measures in Jambi to combat peatland fires, including increasing hydrant wells, deploying 500 forestry personnel, and conducting weather modification operations. To support economic resilience, the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises announced a Presidential Assistance program providing Rp1.2 trillion in aid to micro-businesses in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra affected by disasters. The program will distribute Rp3 million cash grants to over 400,000 entrepreneurs in two stages through 2026 and 2027. For businesses already using People's Business Credit, the government will offer interest rate reductions and credit restructuring. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Indonesia to provide Rp1.2 trillion in aid to Sumatra micro-businesses Indonesia's Ministry of UMKM will provide Rp3 million cash grants to over 400,000 disaster-affected micro-businesses in Sumatra through 2026 and 2027 to aid economic recovery. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-to-provide-rp12-trillion-in-aid-to-sumatra-micro-businesses ### 2026-08-25: Indonesia announces irrigation funding and forest fire prevention measures Indonesia's North Sumatra government proposes Rp489 billion for irrigation expansion, while the Ministry of Forestry plans to increase hydrant wells to prevent peatland fires in Jambi. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-announces-irrigation-funding-and-forest-fire-prevention-measures --- Cite as: Indonesian government initiatives in Sumatra. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-government-initiatives-in-sumatra