Sunday, 04 October 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - The Social Affairs Agency of the North Sumatra Provincial Government has reported that post-disaster assistance has reached 13,702 beneficiary households across several regencies and cities. The assistance includes housing support, living allowances, and economic recovery grants. These programs aim to help affected communities meet their basic needs and restore economic stability in the aftermath of the disaster.
Through its Social Affairs Agency, the North Sumatra Provincial Government continues to accelerate the distribution of financial assistance to ensure that affected residents receive the support they need as quickly as possible. In several areas, substantial portions of the planned assistance programs have already been implemented. This includes housing assistance, living allowances, and economic recovery support.
The Head of the North Sumatra Provincial Social Affairs Agency, Ady Putra, provided an update on the progress of the relief programs during a press conference organized by the North Sumatra Provincial Communication and Informatics Agency. The event took place in the lobby of the Dekranasda Building at the Governor's Office on Jalan Diponegoro, Medan, on Friday, September 2, 2026.
"In most regencies and cities, the assistance programs have already been fully implemented," Ady said.
His statement highlights the progress made in distributing aid across several regions included in the post-disaster recovery efforts. The Social Affairs Agency has also documented the budget allocations for each assistance program, which collectively involve substantial funding to address the needs of affected communities.
According to the North Sumatra Provincial Social Affairs Agency, the government allocated Rp45.084 billion for the housing assistance program. An equal amount was also earmarked for the living allowance program, bringing the budget allocation for each of the two programs to Rp45.084 billion.
Meanwhile, the government allocated Rp75.14 billion for the economic recovery assistance program. Of this amount, Rp68.51 billion has reportedly been disbursed.
The housing assistance program is intended to help disaster-affected residents meet their accommodation needs. Living allowances are designed to cover essential daily expenses during the recovery and reconstruction period. Meanwhile, economic recovery grants aim to help beneficiaries rebuild their businesses, economic activities, and livelihoods disrupted by the disaster.
These three assistance programs form part of the government's broader efforts to support the recovery of affected communities. Through the gradual distribution of aid, the government hopes families will be able to resume their daily activities and restore their social and economic stability.
Tapanuli Tengah Regency has received the largest allocation under North Sumatra's disaster relief program. The government allocated a combined Rp27.618 billion for housing assistance and living allowances, covering 9,206 beneficiary households.
Of this amount, Rp27.201 billion has reportedly been disbursed to 9,067 beneficiary households. This represents a realization rate of approximately 98.49 percent of the total available funding.
These figures indicate that the vast majority of eligible families in Tapanuli Tengah have already received housing assistance and living allowances. The government continues working to complete the remaining disbursements to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive the support to which they are entitled under the applicable program provisions.
In addition to housing assistance and living allowances, Tapanuli Tengah received an allocation of Rp46.03 billion for the economic recovery assistance program. Of this amount, Rp45.335 billion has already been disbursed.
The substantial allocation for Tapanuli Tengah reflects the scale of recovery needs that the government is addressing in the region. Through the various assistance programs, residents are expected to receive support in meeting their housing needs, securing their livelihoods, and resuming economic activities.
Apart from Tapanuli Tengah, Langkat Regency has also recorded significant progress in the distribution of disaster relief assistance. The government allocated a combined Rp3.88 billion for housing assistance and living allowances, covering 1,296 beneficiary households.
Of this amount, the Social Affairs Agency has disbursed Rp3.85 billion. As a result, 1,286 beneficiary households have received the allocated assistance. For the economic recovery program, Langkat received an allocation of Rp6.48 billion, of which Rp6.43 billion has been disbursed.
In Sibolga City, the government allocated Rp1.10 billion for housing assistance and living allowances. According to the Social Affairs Agency, Rp1.08 billion has already been disbursed, benefiting a total of 367 households.
The government also allocated an additional Rp1.83 billion for the economic recovery program in Sibolga. At the time the data was collected, actual disbursements had reached Rp1.81 billion.
Meanwhile, Tapanuli Utara Regency recorded disbursements of Rp1.08 billion for housing assistance and living allowances. The initial allocation for these programs amounted to Rp1.30 billion. So far, the assistance has reached 361 beneficiary households.
For the economic recovery assistance program, Tapanuli Utara received an allocation of Rp2.17 billion. According to the Social Affairs Agency, Rp1.80 billion of this amount has already been disbursed to the same 361 beneficiary households.
The progress recorded in Langkat, Sibolga, and Tapanuli Utara demonstrates the government's continued implementation of relief programs across various disaster-affected regions. The North Sumatra Provincial Social Affairs Agency regularly monitors and documents disbursement progress based on the allocated budgets and the number of families receiving assistance.
Ady Putra reaffirmed that most regencies and cities had already completed their respective assistance programs. Through its Social Affairs Agency, the North Sumatra Provincial Government continues to oversee implementation to ensure that the assistance reaches the designated beneficiary groups in accordance with established targets.
Through housing assistance, living allowances, and economic recovery grants, the government hopes to accelerate reconstruction and recovery efforts in affected communities. The assistance is also expected to strengthen household resilience and help residents gradually resume their social and economic activities. (IDNC)
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