The data continues to decline when compared to previous years. ''In the year of 2011, poor citizens here reach 4.426 person. This year it has fallen almost 800 soul,"said the Head of Tegaldlimo District, Ahmad Laini, yesterday. He mentions, the poverty rate is still below the district average. Because, according to data from the Social Protection Program Data Collection (PPLS), poor residents in the Tegaldlimo District are now only around 7 percent. ''So, we are still below the district average and this is quite good,He said.
even so, the number of poor people is still considered quite large. The poverty of the residents will continue to decrease if all components of society are involved. ''So, We create a program for one RT that cares for the poor,He said. In its implementation, one RT must record the number of poor and underprivileged people. Then, Residents collect money to provide assistance to those concerned. “The assistance is for the renovation of the houses of the poor,he said.
In a year, each RT is targeted to succeed in helping at least two poor people. If the step is without constraints, the poverty rate can be reduced. ''Here, there is 385 RT. So, in a year, can snag around 770 poor citizens and that's pretty fantastic,He said. For the success of the plan, he asked the village officials to play an active role. Thus, the goal of alleviating poverty will be in line with the government's vision and mission. ''On various occasions, we have given instructions about it,"he said. (radar)