Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to funding human resource development programs, including the Sekolah Rakyat (People’s Schools) initiative, through state budget allocations.The minister made the statement during an inspection of the Sekolah Rakyat Integrated School 2 in Surabaya, East Java, on Saturday.”One of the Finance Ministry’s main responsibilities is ensuring budget availability so the program can operate effectively,” Purbaya said in a written statement.He said Sekolah Rakyat is among President Prabowo Subianto’s priority programs to expand access to quality education for Indonesian children.Purbaya said he hoped the program would provide learning opportunities that prepare students for better futures and encourage social mobility through education.The visit also allowed the minister to directly review the use of state funds supporting the education initiative.Sekolah Rakyat Integrated School 2 in Surabaya was built on 6.6 hectares of land, with a construction contract valued at Rp3.52 trillion (US$212 million) and a total budget ceiling of Rp3.82 trillion (US$230 million).Actual construction spending at the school has reached Rp3.21 trillion (US$193 million), according to the Finance Ministry.The school uses an integrated education model, combining elementary, junior high and senior high levels on one campus with dormitory facilities supporting learning and character development.Through Sekolah Rakyat, the government aims to provide quality education access for disadvantaged children while developing a skilled and competitive generation capable of contributing to Indonesia’s future.The program is part of President Prabowo’s broader effort to improve education opportunities and strengthen human capital development nationwide.The government targets having 500 Sekolah Rakyat schools operating across Indonesia by 2029, expanding educational access for children from lower-income communities.