IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM CSR PT. TELKOM INDONESIA : TELUFHOENIX

Summary

The video highlights Desa Tarumajaya, a village located at the foot of Gunung Wayang in West Bandung. Despite being a tourism village, it struggles with poverty due to limited access to urban areas and scarce farmland. To address these challenges, Telkom University, in collaboration with Telkom Indonesia, introduced Telkonik, an innovative aquaponics technology that allows agriculture and fish farming in limited spaces. This initiative is part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program aimed at improving the livelihoods of the village's residents by enhancing agricultural productivity and providing sustainable solutions.

Takeaways

• 😀 Desa Tarumajaya is a tourist village located at the foot of Mount Wayang, Citarum River, in Kertasari, Kabupaten Bandung.
• 😀 Despite being a tourist village, Desa Tarumajaya is considered one of the poorest villages in the region due to limited access to urban areas and low community income.
• 😀 The village spans 2700 hectares, with 96% of the land being owned by state and private plantations, leaving limited land for personal agriculture.
• 😀 Most residents of Desa Tarumajaya work as laborers on state or private plantations due to the lack of personal agricultural land.
• 😀 The village's economic development is supported through its tourism sector, helping alleviate poverty and improve the community’s well-being.
• 😀 Telkom University, in collaboration with Telkom Indonesia, initiated a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program called Telkonik, aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices in Desa Tarumajaya.
• 😀 Telkonik is an aquaponic technology that combines hydroponics (soil-less farming) with fish farming in a single system, designed to work even on limited land.
• 😀 The Telkonik system requires sunlight and uses water from fish tanks to provide nutrients to the plants, reducing the need for traditional soil-based farming.
• 😀 A total of 40 Telkonik units were installed across two RW (neighborhood units) in Desa Tarumajaya, with a focus on low-income families.
• 😀 The project was symbolically launched by Telkom University’s Rector, Prof. Dr. Adi Wijaya, in collaboration with the Head of Desa Tarumajaya and other officials, marking the beginning of this community-driven initiative.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the CSR initiative introduced by Telkom University in Tarumajaya?

The main focus is introducing an innovative aquaponic technology, called 'Telkonik,' to help local residents improve their livelihoods through sustainable farming practices, especially in areas with limited land.

What is Telkonik technology and how does it work?

Telkonik is a combined system of hydroponics and fish farming. It uses water from fish tanks to nourish plants, allowing farming in areas with limited space. The system does not require soil and is designed to be efficient in small spaces.

How many Telkonik devices were installed in Tarumajaya, and where were they placed?

A total of 40 Telkonik devices were installed in Tarumajaya. Some were placed at the local waste management center (TPS 3R) and others in the homes of low-income families in RW 1 and RW 9.

What are the key benefits of the Telkonik system for the villagers?

The key benefits include providing an efficient way to grow plants and fish simultaneously in small spaces, improving local food production, increasing household income, and promoting sustainable farming practices.

How does Telkonik help with sustainable farming in a village like Tarumajaya?

Telkonik supports sustainable farming by utilizing limited space for both plant cultivation and fish farming, reducing the need for large agricultural land, and minimizing environmental impact by using recycled water.

Why is Tarumajaya considered one of the villages with low income, according to the transcript?

Tarumajaya is considered a low-income village due to its geographic location, making access to urban areas difficult. Additionally, the majority of the land is owned by large estates, limiting personal agricultural opportunities for residents.

What role did Telkom University play in the Telkonik initiative?

Telkom University, particularly the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Physics, played a key role in developing, assembling, and installing the Telkonik system, working together with students and faculty members to implement the technology in Tarumajaya.

What is the significance of the installation of Telkonik devices in Tarumajaya?

The installation is significant because it represents a tangible solution to help improve local agriculture and living standards. By providing access to modern farming technology, it empowers local residents and contributes to the broader goal of poverty reduction and economic development.

How did the local government of Tarumajaya support the Telkonik initiative?

The local government, including the village head, played an important role in facilitating the installation and integration of the Telkonik system, assisting in its distribution to low-income families, and participating in the symbolic handover of the devices.

What was the symbolic gesture during the Telkonik system's installation?

The symbolic gesture involved the Rector of Telkom University, Professor Dr. Adi Wijaya, officially handing over the devices to the villagers, represented by the village head, alongside the signing of an industrial licensing agreement with Dr. Koredianto Usman from Bandung Technopark.