Jakarta, July 30 -- Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions Minister Yandri Susanto said the Police Caring About Unemployed People (Poliran) initiative by Banten Police can boost progress on the sixth goal of Astacita: rural economic development and poverty eradication.

Speaking at an award event to recognize Banten Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto's Poliran initiative here Wednesday, Susanto said he considered the initiative valuable for lowering the unemployment rate, developing villages' economies, and reducing crime rates.

"Hence, this (initiative) deserves an award from us, (as it) serves as our motivation, particularly within the Village Ministry. This can also become an example or replicated in other places," the minister sai...