Governor Iqbal Launches North Lombok Sekolah Rakyat to Educate 595 Underprivileged Youth
NORTH LOMBOK — West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Governor H. Lalu Muhamad Iqbal officially launched the School Environment Orientation Period (MPLS) for Integrated Sekolah Rakyat 1 North Lombok in Gumantar Village, Kayangan District, on Monday (Nov 2).
A total of 595 students across elementary (SD), junior high (SMP), and senior high (SMA) levels from low-income families have been enrolled in the fully funded, tuition-free residential education program. Beyond academic instruction, the boarding-school framework delivers comprehensive nutrition fulfillment, psychological support, and character building.
”If Indonesia is to advance, everyone must advance together. No one left behind—no citizen can be left behind in our national journey,” Governor Iqbal emphasized during the opening ceremony.
Initiated under President Prabowo Subianto’s national framework and managed by the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos), the Sekolah Rakyat program reflects concrete state intervention in educational equity. The NTB Provincial Government plans to expand the model to Sumbawa, Bima, East Lombok, and Central Lombok regencies to broaden coverage.
Strategic Audit: Integrated Sekolah Rakyat North Lombok Framework
| Policy Parameter | Operational Metrics & Program Scope | Socioeconomic & Governance Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Beneficiaries | 595 students from underprivileged households spanning SD, SMP, and SMA education levels | Direct reduction of regional Out-of-School Children (ATS) baselines in North Lombok |
| Integrated Care Model | Fully funded boarding facility providing tuition-free schooling, nutritional fulfillment, and psychological care | Eliminating cost and health barriers to secure student retention and academic performance |
| Governance Alignment | President Prabowo Subianto initiative executed via Kemensos and NTB Provincial Government | Strengthening central-regional synergies in social welfare and human capital development |
| Provincial Expansion Plan | Scheduled rollout across Sumbawa, Bima, East Lombok, and Central Lombok regencies | Establishing scalable boarding-school infrastructure to cover ~70,000 ATS across NTB |
Expanding Regional Human Capital Infrastructure
The opening of Integrated Sekolah Rakyat 1 in Gumantar marks a critical step in NTB’s broader strategy to tackle intergenerational poverty. By combining academic curricula with full residential care, the program targets remote and vulnerable populations that face structural barriers to standard schooling.
Governor Iqbal affirmed that provincial authorities will continue coordinating with central ministries to replicate the North Lombok operational model across Sumbawa and Lombok islands, ensuring equitable access to high-quality public education throughout West Nusa Tenggara.
