Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo said that the Community-Based Infrastructure (IBM) program directly benefits the lowest-income communities.“We all agree that Community-Based Infrastructure directly reaches the most underprivileged communities,” he said during a working meeting with the parliament here on Tuesday.The Ministry of Public Works is consolidating its budget to ensure IBM funding is not reduced, allocating Rp5.48 trillion (around US$321.1 million) for IBM. With the Rp5.48 trillion allocation, the 2026 IBM program targets 15,364 locations.Hanggodo reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to maintain IBM funding according to the initial 2026 Budget Implementation List (DIPA), despite tightening ministry and agency spending to mitigate global economic conditions.“We are discussing with the Ministry of Finance to ensure IBM is not cut, and if changes (in budget allocation) are needed, they will come from other areas,” he said. Discussions are ongoing and expected to continue until April 15.The spending review follows President Prabowo's directive to control the state budget deficit. Based on the Finance Minister’s letter No. S-181 dated April 1, total DIPA allocations were reduced by Rp12.71 trillion, from Rp118.89 trillion to Rp106.18 trillion.Originally, Rp4.8 trillion was allocated for IBM in the 2026 DIPA, which after discussions with the House of Representatives, was increased to Rp5.48 trillion.“We have conducted multiple exercises with the directorates, and we are committed to restoring IBM funding to Rp5.48 trillion. We will provide more detailed updates after receiving approval from the Ministry of Finance,” he said.He added that the ongoing efforts aim to ensure the 2026 IBM targets are met so that the benefits are fully realized by communities.