- The government has budgeted Rp 20 trillion per year for small scale industries which are given without collateral, to improving the economy of society.

This was conveyed by Coordinating Minister Hatta Radjasa. at the opening proclamation of “Great Mother Movement” in Musi Banyuasin (Muba), South Sumatra (Sumatera), in Sekayu, Saturday (05/15/2010). He hopes that local communities, especially mothers, to be able to utilize those funds facility.

According to him, the majority of small industries is driving the mom, so they need to continuously improve the family economy by using the facilities provided by government. “The government is very supportive with what was announced by the Government of Musi Banyuasin, which stimulate the economy of the community from a mother,” she said as well.

Hatta expect, with the first movement in Indonesia, it can be inspiring to other regions in economic development for the community.

He considered, the facilities provided by the government through business loans, PNPM Mandiri and other forms of assistance, if managed properly is a large and effective movement for social welfare.

Therefore, he appealed to local governments continue to socialize the program and provide guidance and training as needed for the community of small industry players on their respective regions.

He is convinced that, if the empowerment of the mothers do well, populist economic growth can thrive. “Management is done by the mothers was based on sincerity, thorough and honest. All of the requirements to go forward a lot owned by the mother,” said Hatta, too.

Lucianty Pahri, Chairman of Team PKK Muba District, said, with a formed “Great Mother Movement” is expected to continue to motivate other moms to take action forward. “Here we are trying to create economic growth in a household that does not depend on husbands or male,” he said.