Manokwari, W Papua (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education revitalized 89 schools across West Papua Province in 2025 with a total allocated budget of Rp114 billion (approximately US$6.3 million).Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti said here on Thursday that the school revitalization program is part of the government's efforts to create safe and comfortable learning environments to improve the quality of Indonesian human resources.”Last year in 2025, we completely finalized the revitalization of 89 schools scattered across West Papua,” he said.In Manokwari District, 31 schools benefited from the 2025 revitalization program with a budget allocation of approximately Rp39.9 billion, while the remaining schools are spread across the other six districts in West Papua.The ministry is also currently verifying 2026 revitalization proposals submitted by 211 schools in West Papua, representing a 137.1 percent increase from the previous year.”Hopefully, all proposals from West Papua will be approved. As we all know, the president has raised the 2026 revitalization target to 71,744 schools,” the minister said.According to him, the infrastructure upgrade program aims to transform educational institutions, from early childhood education to senior high school, into more than just places for teaching and learning, but shared homes for all students.The program is a manifestation of the ministry's commitment and long-term strategy to realize quality education by involving all parties.”The revitalization targets not only public schools but also private schools. Of the total revitalization targets in 2026, 23 percent are allocated for private schools,” he remarked.Manokwari District Head Hermus Indou noted that educational development through the school revitalization initiative is proof of the state's commitment to basic services, particularly in frontier, outermost, and disadvantaged (3T) regions.The revitalization program not only positively impacts the quality of infrastructure and facilities but also boosts students' and teachers' enthusiasm during teaching and learning activities.Indou acknowledged that a budget efficiency policy of approximately Rp200 billion has left the local government struggling to execute several planned social service programs, including spending in the education sector.Therefore, the local government requires budgetary support from the central government to carry out its educational development programs.