Check the Name List in DTKS, Ensure Your Identity is Registered as a Government Assistance Recipient

Kapanlagi.com - The government is increasingly serious about ensuring that social assistance (bansos) is targeted correctly for those in need. One of the key steps in the distribution of social assistance is through the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS), managed by the Ministry of Social Affairs. This DTKS serves as the main database for beneficiaries of various assistance programs, such as the Family Hope Program (PKH), Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT), and the Smart Indonesia Program (PIP).

For those who feel entitled to receive social assistance, it is important to check your status in the DTKS to ensure you are not missed from the list of beneficiaries. Now, this checking process has become easier and more practical! You can do it online through the official Ministry of Social Affairs website, without the hassle of going to your local government office. With this convenience, you can immediately know whether your name is already registered or if you need to apply for re-registration.

So, how do you check your participation status in the DTKS? And what should you do if your name is not listed? This article will discuss the complete steps to check DTKS as well as solutions for those who have not yet been included in the list. Check out the full information summarized by Kapanlagi.com, Tuesday (4/2).

1. What is DTKS and Why is it Important for Social Assistance Recipients?

Quoting from kemensos.go.id, DTKS or Integrated Social Welfare Data is a national database used by the government to distribute social assistance to poor and vulnerable communities. This system includes data on individuals and families who meet the criteria as beneficiaries, which is periodically updated by the Ministry of Social Affairs.

Here are some reasons why DTKS is very important in the distribution of social assistance:

• As the main reference in social assistance programs such as PKH, BPNT, and PIP.
• To prevent targeting errors, ensuring that assistance is only given to those who truly need it.
• To facilitate the government in monitoring, so that the distribution of assistance is transparent and effective.

DTKS is updated periodically through surveys and data verification by local governments, so that only communities that meet the criteria can be included in this list. Therefore, individuals who believe they are eligible for assistance must ensure that their identity is registered in the DTKS system.

2. How to Check Your Name in DTKS Online Through the Kemensos Website

For those who want to know whether their name has been registered in DTKS, the check can be done online through the official site cekbansos.kemensos.go.id. Here are the steps:

• Open the Official SiteVisit the page cekbansos.kemensos.go.id using a mobile device or computer connected to the internet.
• Enter the area code.Select the province, district/city, sub-district, and village/kelurahan according to the address on the recipient's ID card.
• Fill in Full NameType the full name as stated on the ID card to ensure accurate data retrieval.
• Enter the verification code (Captcha)Input the security code that appears on the screen to ensure the system recognizes that the search is being performed by a human, not a bot.
• Click "Search Data"Once all data is filled in correctly, press the "Search Data" button and the system will process the search based on the data entered.

If the name is listed in the DTKS, the system will display the details of the recipient's information along with the type of assistance received. However, if the name is not found, the public can apply for re-registration at the local village office or social service office.

3. Solutions If Your Name Is Not Registered in DTKS

If, after checking, your name does not appear in the DTKS system, there are several steps you can take to still receive social assistance:

• Submit a Re-registration RequestPeople who feel eligible to receive social assistance can visit the village office or social services to register themselves in the DTKS.
• Complete the Required DocumentsPrepare documents such as Family Card (KK), Identity Card (KTP), and a certificate of incapacity (if needed).
• Wait for the Verification and Validation Process

The submitted data will be verified by local officers before being included in the periodic updates of the DTKS. By taking the steps above, the community has the opportunity to be registered in the DTKS and obtain their rights as recipients of social assistance from the government.

4. Types of Social Assistance that Use DTKS as a Reference

DTKS serves as a reference in various social assistance programs provided by the government. Some of them include:

• Family Hope Program (PKH): Conditional assistance for poor families with members such as pregnant women, toddlers, school-aged children, persons with disabilities, or the elderly.
• Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT): A food subsidy program in the form of electronic balance to purchase basic necessities.
• Smart Indonesia Program (PIP): Assistance for students from underprivileged families to support educational costs.
• Direct Cash Assistance (BLT): Cash assistance for poor families affected by certain economic conditions.

Each program has different criteria and disbursement mechanisms, but all are still based on data recorded in DTKS.

5. When is the DTKS Data Updated?

To keep the data accurate and relevant, the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS) is updated periodically involving various parties, from local governments to the community.

Referring to Law No. 13 of 2011 on Handling the Poor, the Minister of Social Affairs emphasizes that DTKS should be updated every two years.

However, in practice, this process occurs more quickly and efficiently, allowing for data changes every six months through re-verification of beneficiaries.

The community is also invited to report changes in economic conditions, such as improvements in welfare or changes of address, to the village office or social services.

With strict evaluations, the government is committed to ensuring that social assistance is targeted and only given to those who truly need it.

Therefore, it is important for the community to always update their population data so that they are not hindered in receiving the assistance they should obtain.

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