MINISTER of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) Nusron Wahid revealed that currently there are around 1.3 million state-owned lands that are still illegal. On that basis, his party will encourage the use of this land to support infrastructure policies towards food self-sufficiency, energy self-sufficiency and downstreaming.
“We will support the infrastructure policy because one of the ART/BPN (functions) is managing state lands which are currently illegal, the number of which is currently estimated at 1.3 million hectares,” he explained at a press conference at the National Police Criminal Investigation Unit Building. on Friday (8/11).
Nusron revealed that one of the first tasks he will soon carry out is preparing a land acquisition committee to support projects and infrastructure development.
“But if more is needed, later we will support looking for another because our land outside the forest totals 70 million hectares,” he said.
The Golkar politician emphasized that the land could be used to support downstreaming in industrial areas, support food self-sufficiency to create rice fields or create gardens, while energy self-sufficiency requires land for crops.
“If it is to support downstreaming, it is likely for industrial areas. For food self-sufficiency, the agency supports the creation of rice fields and plantations. “Meanwhile, regarding the energy agency’s self-sufficiency, it depends on the energy, if the energy is based on vegetables for land and plants,” explained Nusron.
“If the energy is based on oil and gas or mineral and coal, the key is to speed up the process in the context of land acquisition permits for additional activities,” he continued.
Nusron explained that currently his party continues to focus on agrarian resolution on three types of land conflicts ranging from low, medium to high scale. It was said that his party
“Low scale conflicts are usually individuals with individuals with low economic value. “Then the conflicts on a medium scale are usually between people and corporations or individuals and individuals, but which have a high economic level,” he said.
“Then, between the people and the government, especially in terms of land acquisition for national strategic development projects, there will definitely be high tension,” he continued.
Nusron also said that his party and the police had agreed to eliminate or reduce friction in handling land conflicts.
“We will solve this problem by prioritizing human values, that is what we prioritize. “Execution values are recent, but dialogue based on humanity has become popular,” he stressed. (Dev/I-2)
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**Interview with Nusron Wahid, Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Minister Nusron Wahid. Your recent announcement about the 1.3 million hectares of state-owned land that remains illegal is quite significant. Could you elaborate on the implications of this finding?
**Minister Wahid:** Thank you for having me. Yes, we’re facing a critical issue with approximately 1.3 million hectares of state-owned lands considered illegal. This land represents an untapped resource that we can manage more effectively to support various national priorities, including infrastructure, food self-sufficiency, and energy self-sufficiency.
**Editor:** You mentioned the need to encourage the use of this land. What specific steps will your agency take to facilitate this process?
**Minister Wahid:** Our immediate priority is to establish a land acquisition committee that will oversee projects aimed at infrastructure development. This committee will ensure that land acquisitions are conducted transparently and efficiently. Additionally, we are exploring ways to utilize the land not just for industrial purposes but also for agricultural development, which is vital for enhancing our food security.
**Editor:** How does this initiative align with Indonesia’s broader goals of energy and food self-sufficiency?
**Minister Wahid:** The land we are discussing has the potential to significantly contribute to our energy and food self-sufficiency initiatives. For example, certain areas can be transformed into rice fields or gardens, thus supporting our agricultural needs. The energy sector can also benefit by utilizing land for crop cultivation that feeds into renewable energy projects.
**Editor:** You mentioned the possibility of needing more land beyond the 1.3 million hectares. Can you provide more details on how this additional land can be accessed?
**Minister Wahid:** Certainly. We have about 70 million hectares of land outside the forest that could potentially be mobilized for various development projects. If we find that additional land is necessary beyond the 1.3 million hectares, we will explore these other areas diligently. This comprehensive approach is crucial for balanced development and maximization of our natural resources.
**Editor:** Thank you, Minister Wahid. This initiative sounds promising and vital for the nation’s development. We look forward to seeing the impact of these efforts in the near future.
**Minister Wahid:** Thank you for the opportunity to discuss this important issue. We are committed to making progress and supporting our nation’s needs through effective land management.