Indonesian Village Residents Trained in Production Machinery for Business Development

Residents of Kampung Ekowisata Keranggan in South Tangerang have received training in operating production machinery, a key initiative to bolster local business development. This program is a collaborative effort between Universitas Mercu Buana and Universitas Budi Luhur, funded by the Directorate of Research and Community Service of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.

Heru Suwoyo, a representative of the program's implementation team, emphasized the practical application of the technology. "The technology we present must be truly usable by the community. Therefore, assistance will continue to be provided so that the tools, skills, and knowledge given can provide sustainable benefits," Suwoyo stated.

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The technology we present must be truly usable by the community. Therefore, assistance will continue to be provided so that the tools, skills, and knowledge given can provide sustainable benefits.

The training covered a range of equipment, including embroidery, sewing, and overlock machines, intended for developing products like clothing, bags, merchandise, and souvenirs unique to the Keranggan Ecotourism Village. Additionally, residents were trained in food processing techniques for items such as chili sauce and peanut butter, utilizing machinery for sorting, roasting, grinding, filling, and canning.

Alwani, the head of the Keranggan Ecotourism Village Community Awareness Group (Pokdarwis), expressed optimism about the initiative's impact. "These tools will greatly support production and open up new business ideas. We hope the resulting products can continue to be developed to benefit the community and support tourism activities in Keranggan," Alwani said. The program also focuses on ensuring residents understand not just how to operate the machines, but how to effectively integrate them into production processes, thereby enhancing local economic activities and tourism potential.

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These tools will greatly support production and open up new business ideas. We hope the resulting products can continue to be developed to benefit the community and support tourism activities in Keranggan.