Indramayu: A Key player in Indonesia’s Salt Self-Sufficiency Drive
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Revitalization Efforts for Modern salt Production
Recognizing the need for modernization, Minister Trenggono emphasized the importance of a revitalization program for Indramayu’s salt industry.To implement this program, the Ministry of Marine affairs and Fisheries will propose a budget of Rp500 billion (approximately US$30.8 million). “We will propose it (the budget) so that next year it can be revitalized,” he affirmed. This initiative aligns with the Indonesian government’s broader goal of achieving food self-sufficiency, including in industrial salt, by 2027. As a first step towards this goal, the government plans to halt industrial salt imports in 2025, with the exception of those destined for Chlor Alkali Plants (CAP). The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is actively developing innovative programs to support salt self-sufficiency. These programs focus on salt pond extensification and intensification modeling,aiming to modernize salt production technologies and improve efficiency.## indramayu: Leading the Charge for Indonesian Salt Self-Sufficiency
**Interviewer:**
Indramayu is emerging as a crucial player in Indonesia’s enterprising goal of achieving salt self-sufficiency by 2027. Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, recently visited the region, highlighting its potential. Minister, can you elaborate on Indramayu’s role in this national endeavor?
**Minister Trenggono:**
Indramayu possesses meaningful potential for increased salt production. we have identified approximately 3,000 hectares suitable for salt farming, which coudl substantially boost output in the coming years.
**Interviewer:**
Currently, Indramayu contributes significantly to West Java’s salt production. Could you provide some numbers regarding the district’s current output?
**Minister trenggono:**
Indramayu currently has around 1,445 hectares of productive salt farms, yielding approximately 135,891 tons of salt annually. While this is a substantial figure,it represents an chance for growth,particularly with modernized production methods.
**Interviewer:**
You mentioned modernizing salt production. Could you elaborate on the challenges Indramayu currently faces and how these revitalization efforts will address them?
**Minister Trenggono:**
Many salt farms in Indramayu rely on conventional, tide-dependent methods. While effective, these methods limit both the quantity and quality of salt produced.
Our revitalization program, which we’re proposing a budget of Rp500 billion for, will focus on implementing modern techniques and technologies to enhance efficiency and output.
**interviewer:**
Achieving salt self-sufficiency is a key component of Indonesia’s broader food sovereignty goals. What are the implications of successfully realizing this objective?
**Minister Trenggono:**
Success in this endeavor would mean reducing our reliance on imported salt,strengthening our domestic industry,and ensuring a stable supply of this essential commodity for both food production and industrial purposes.
**Interviewer:**
The target year for halting industrial salt imports, except for those destined for chlor Alkali Plants, is 2025. How achievable is this target, and what role will Indramayu play in meeting it?
**Minister Trenggono:**
Achieving this target is ambitious, but definitely achievable with a concerted effort.Indramayu, with its vast potential for increased production, will undoubtedly play a crucial role in reaching this goal.
**Interviewer:**
Indonesia’s move towards salt self-sufficiency has sparked widespread interest and debate.What message would you like to leave our readers with regarding this initiative?
**Minister Trenggono:**
This initiative isn’t just about economics; it’s about food security, national resilience, and the future of our nation. We invite everyone to join us on this journey towards salt self-sufficiency.
**Interviewer:**
Minister Trenggono, thank you for your time and valuable insights.
Do you believe the indonesian government’s target of achieving salt self-sufficiency by 2027 is realistic? What are your thoughts on the role of traditional salt production methods alongside modernization efforts?
## Indramayu: A Key Player in Indonesia’s Salt Self-Sufficiency Drive
Indramayu district in West Java is emerging as a critical player in Indonesia’s aspiring goal of achieving national salt self-sufficiency by 2027. Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono recently visited the region, highlighting its vast potential to substantially boost the country’s salt production.
**Interviewer:**
Indramayu is emerging as a crucial player in Indonesia’s enterprising goal of achieving salt self-sufficiency by 2027. Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, recently visited the region, highlighting its potential. Minister, can you elaborate on Indramayu’s role in this national endeavor?
**Minister Trenggono:**
Indramayu possesses notable potential for increased salt production. We have identified approximately 3,000 hectares suitable for salt farming, which could substantially boost output in the coming years.
**Interviewer:**
Currently, Indramayu contributes significantly to West Java’s salt production. Could you provide some numbers regarding the district’s current output?
**Minister Trenggono:**
Indramayu currently has around 1,445 hectares of productive salt ponds, yielding approximately 135,891 tons of salt annually. This translates to an average of around 94 tons per hectare.Though, most salt production in Indramayu relies on traditional methods that depend on tidal movements. This traditional approach affects both the quantity and quality of salt produced.
**Interviewer:**
Recognizing the need for modernization, the government has proposed a revitalization program for Indramayu’s salt industry. Can you tell us more about this initiative?
**Minister Trenggono:**
We are committed to modernizing salt production in Indramayu and ensuring it meets the demands of a self-sufficient Indonesia. To achieve this, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries will propose a budget of Rp500 billion (approximately US$30.8 million) to implement a revitalization program.
This initiative aligns with the broader goal of achieving food self-sufficiency,including industrial salt,by 2027. We plan to halt industrial salt imports by 2025,with the exception of those destined for Chlor Alkali Plants (CAP).
The Ministry is actively developing innovative programs to support salt self-sufficiency. These programs focus on salt pond extensification and intensification modelling, aiming to modernize salt production technologies and improve efficiency.
**Interviewer:**
How will this revitalization program benefit Indramayu and its people?
**Minister Trenggono:**
This program will create significant employment opportunities in Indramayu, improve the livelihoods of salt farmers, and ensure a consistent supply of high-quality salt for domestic consumption. Moreover, it will position Indramayu as a leading center for sustainable salt production in Indonesia.
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