# Sidoarjo Regency social and governance initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sidoarjo-regency-social-and-governance-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-31T12:13:28.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Sidoarjo Regency Government has implemented several social and administrative initiatives aimed at improving local governance and welfare. In early August 2026, the regency partnered with Indonesia’s Ministry of Home Affairs to host a governance forum focused on strengthening local autonomy and financial management. Concurrently, the administration utilized regional tobacco tax revenue to enroll 42,210 vulnerable workers—including farmers, fishermen, and online motorbike drivers—into Work Accident and Death Insurance programs. By late August 2026, the government shifted focus toward strengthening the Forum for Public Participation for the Welfare of Women and Children (PUSPA) Gayatri. This initiative seeks to optimize existing village-level networks and Women-Friendly and Child-Care Villages to serve as the “eyes and ears” of the government for the early detection of social issues. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Sidoarjo strengthens PUSPA forum for women and child protection Sidoarjo Regency is strengthening the PUSPA Gayatri forum to enhance early detection of issues facing women and children by utilizing village-level networks and 76 specialized villages. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sidoarjo-strengthens-puspa-forum-for-women-and-child-protection ### 2026-08-06: Sidoarjo Regency Hosts Governance Forum and Enrolls 42,210 Vulnerable Workers in BPJS Sidoarjo Regency held a governance forum with Kemendagri and, on the same day, enrolled 42,210 vulnerable workers in BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, funded by tobacco‑tax revenue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sidoarjo-regency-hosts-governance-forum-and-enrolls-42210-vulnerable-workers-in-bpjs --- Cite as: Sidoarjo Regency social and governance initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sidoarjo-regency-social-and-governance-initiatives