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Minister of Social Affairs Inaugurates Production and Culinary Centers for Scavengers
Writer :
Humas Balai Lansia Budhi Dharma Bekasi
Editor :
David Myoga
Translator :
Intan Qonita N
BEKASI (February 18, 2021) - The Indonesian Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini inaugurated Agrotourism for the Elderly at the Budhi Dharma Elderly Center Bekasi accompanied by Echelon I officials within the Ministry of Social Affairs. The atmosphere of this inauguration was different from usual, it was full of jokes and laughter from the Minister of Social Affairs Risma, so that all those present in this activity were happy and felt like they were traveling.
After cutting the ribbon and signing the inscription as a sign of the inauguration, Social Minister Risma visited one by one the spots in the agro-tourism area.
At the hydroponic spot, the Head of the Budhi Dharma Elderly Center Bekasi , Pujiyanto conveyed to the Minister of Social Affairs that this green tourist spot with productive plants was built as a means of tourism and physical, mental, social therapy and even spiritual therapy for the elderly, so that the elderly can enjoy happiness on their day. old.
Together with Echelon I officials, the Minister of Social Affairs had the opportunity to plant fruit seeds consisting of durian, mango and rambutan.
Spots for planting fruit seeds have been prepared, namely planting areas lined up to the right and left of the Minister of Social Affairs to be planted by the Secretary General, Inspector General, Director General of Social Rehabilitation, Director General of Social Empowerment, Director General of Poverty Handling, Director General of Social Protection and Security, Head of Agency for Education, Research and Social Counseling, Senior Advisor to the Minister from three fields. The atmosphere is full of warmth and looks compact planting the seeds.
"Wow, if the seeds are this high, they will bear fruit for a long time, we are not the ones who enjoy this fruit, and surely those who enjoy this fruit will remember that it was a grandmother who planted this tree in the first place," said Risma, laughing as if imagining that she will be 10 years old when the durian tree can be harvested.
After cutting the ribbon and signing the inscription as a sign of the inauguration, Social Minister Risma visited one by one the spots in the agro-tourism area.
At the hydroponic spot, the Head of the Budhi Dharma Elderly Center Bekasi , Pujiyanto conveyed to the Minister of Social Affairs that this green tourist spot with productive plants was built as a means of tourism and physical, mental, social therapy and even spiritual therapy for the elderly, so that the elderly can enjoy happiness on their day. old.
Together with Echelon I officials, the Minister of Social Affairs had the opportunity to plant fruit seeds consisting of durian, mango and rambutan.
Spots for planting fruit seeds have been prepared, namely planting areas lined up to the right and left of the Minister of Social Affairs to be planted by the Secretary General, Inspector General, Director General of Social Rehabilitation, Director General of Social Empowerment, Director General of Poverty Handling, Director General of Social Protection and Security, Head of Agency for Education, Research and Social Counseling, Senior Advisor to the Minister from three fields. The atmosphere is full of warmth and looks compact planting the seeds.
"Wow, if the seeds are this high, they will bear fruit for a long time, we are not the ones who enjoy this fruit, and surely those who enjoy this fruit will remember that it was a grandmother who planted this tree in the first place," said Risma, laughing as if imagining that she will be 10 years old when the durian tree can be harvested.
''When I'm in Surabaya, I plant the seeds with 5 meters height, so they grow up quickly and bear fruit, therefore we can enjoy them,” said Risma jokingly.
The activity was continued with the cassava harvest conducted by the Minister. She was surprised because she thought there was no cassava, it turned out that after being removed, the cassava was quite large and fertile. A sense of pride and happiness can be seen on Risma's face while looking for the elderly who take an active role in caring for plants for productive and therapeutic activities.
After harvesting cassava, the Minister reviewed sweet potato. She reminded the managers to facilitate the elderly to be able to sell processed cassava and sweet potato products, so that the elderly feel empowered and can produce works that are useful for themselves and others.
The Minister's review ended at a catfish pond. While providing food for catfish, Risma still joked and made everyone laugh. She headed to the gazebo with umbrella, sat back and enjoyed all kinds of sweets and cassava preparations.
''I came from Medan, I'm 76 years old and feel happy to take part in taking care of this sweet potato garden. I hope I can be more active so that I can stay healthy physically and mentally,'' said Azmaluddin, one of the elderly beneficiaries of the "Budhi Dharma" Elderly Center Bekasi .
"In addition to taking care of cassava plants, I also take care of citrus plants according to my ability, for example providing fertilizer, cutting/weeding twigs and leaves that are less useful, so that these citrus and cassava plants can grow healthy and bear fruit," said Rody, an elderly who take care of cassava and citrus plants.
"I take care the catfish pond, providing the food bait. When it is time to harvest catfish, I can do it because I am still strong and healthy," said Anwar (71 years).
''I hope this elderly agrotourism can be equipped with accessibility for the elderly to exercise and therapy with neatly arranged pebbles, and other development efforts that can empower and be enjoyed by the elderly,'' concluded Risma.
The activity was continued with the cassava harvest conducted by the Minister. She was surprised because she thought there was no cassava, it turned out that after being removed, the cassava was quite large and fertile. A sense of pride and happiness can be seen on Risma's face while looking for the elderly who take an active role in caring for plants for productive and therapeutic activities.
After harvesting cassava, the Minister reviewed sweet potato. She reminded the managers to facilitate the elderly to be able to sell processed cassava and sweet potato products, so that the elderly feel empowered and can produce works that are useful for themselves and others.
The Minister's review ended at a catfish pond. While providing food for catfish, Risma still joked and made everyone laugh. She headed to the gazebo with umbrella, sat back and enjoyed all kinds of sweets and cassava preparations.
''I came from Medan, I'm 76 years old and feel happy to take part in taking care of this sweet potato garden. I hope I can be more active so that I can stay healthy physically and mentally,'' said Azmaluddin, one of the elderly beneficiaries of the "Budhi Dharma" Elderly Center Bekasi .
"In addition to taking care of cassava plants, I also take care of citrus plants according to my ability, for example providing fertilizer, cutting/weeding twigs and leaves that are less useful, so that these citrus and cassava plants can grow healthy and bear fruit," said Rody, an elderly who take care of cassava and citrus plants.
"I take care the catfish pond, providing the food bait. When it is time to harvest catfish, I can do it because I am still strong and healthy," said Anwar (71 years).
''I hope this elderly agrotourism can be equipped with accessibility for the elderly to exercise and therapy with neatly arranged pebbles, and other development efforts that can empower and be enjoyed by the elderly,'' concluded Risma.
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