Government allocates Rp10.3 trillion to accelerate village electrification

Indonesia's government is prioritizing the expansion of electricity access through a significant financial commitment. In the first phase of 2026, Rp10.3 trillion has been allocated to accelerate the Village Electrification Program, aiming to bring power to underserved areas across the archipelago.

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Data validation is an important step so that there are no more areas left behind in obtaining electricity access. We want to ensure that all locations that truly need electricity can be identified properly, so that the implementation of the Village Electrification Program is truly targeted and its benefits can be felt by the community.

State electricity company PT PLN (Persero) is spearheading the initiative, fostering collaboration with various stakeholders, including government agencies, local authorities, industry players, and academics. This multi-stakeholder approach is designed to ensure the program's effective implementation and equitable distribution of electricity access. Tri Winarno, Acting Director General of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, stressed the importance of accurate data validation to identify all areas in need, ensuring the program is precisely targeted.

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The equitable distribution of electricity access must not stop as a commitment, but must be realized through concrete steps.

PLN's President Director, Darmawan Prasodjo, emphasized that the program transcends mere infrastructure development. He stated it is about creating economic opportunities, enhancing community quality of life, and strengthening national energy resilience. Darmawan expressed gratitude for the directives from President Prabowo Subianto and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, aligning the program with the national principle of social justice for all Indonesians.

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The Village Electrification Program is not just about building electricity networks, but also opening economic opportunities, improving the quality of people's lives, and strengthening national energy resilience.

To date, by April 2026, PLN has provided electricity access through state funding to 1,403 locations, benefiting 40,724 households. The government and PLN have set an ambitious target to expand the program to an additional 2,792 locations by the end of 2026, potentially reaching 137,266 new customers. Local government support, including expedited permitting and coordination, is crucial for achieving these targets.

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We appreciate the President of the Republic of Indonesia Mr. Prabowo Subianto and the Minister of ESDM Mr. Bahlil Lahadalia. His direction is clear, which is to realize the fifth principle, Social Justice for All Indonesians. This is not just a commitment, but must be realized in real action.