Kemenag sets aside Rp2,38 trillion for madrasah digitalization
The new funding also covers revival work for 2,410 madrasah, plus schools and institutions under Bimas Kristen, Katolik, Hindu and Buddha.
Kementerian Agama has prepared digital learning facilities and the revitalization of thousands of madrasah and other religious schools after the 2026 additional budget of about Rp2,38 trillion was approved. Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar said Rp1,66 trillion of the extra allocation is set aside for digital learning, including procurement of Digital Interactive Boards. Under the Ditjen Pendidikan Islam, each private madrasah receiving the program will get one device. The same program also reaches education units under Bimas Kristen, Bimas Katolik, Bimas Hindu and Bimas Buddha. In addition, Kemenag is targeting the revitalization of 2.410 madrasah, plus 21 Christian schools, 38 Catholic institutions, 70 Hindu institutions and two Buddhist institutions. The extra budget also includes notebooks, four Sekolah Unggul Garuda and one teacher studio for Pendidikan Agama Islam.