Karanganyar, 22 March 2023 – Puton MBKM students held an opening activity for the MBKM (Independent curriculum) program with the Puton Hamlet community, which took place at the Girimulyo Village Office. The opening ceremony was attended by the village head of Girimulyo and several representatives of the heads of farmer groups in Puton Hamlet. Many things were conveyed during the opening activities, such as explanations of the aims, objectives, and work program plans of the MBKM implementing students to the community in Puton Hamlet as well as discussions and consultations regarding work plans that would be carried out for several months in Puton Hamlet. During the event, many suggestions and input were given by the Puton community to students regarding the practical activities carried out in Puton Hamlet. 

The program carried out by MBKM students for Puton Hamlet is the manufacture of Nitrobacter fertilizer, agro entertainment, and community activities. Relying on the potential that exists in Puton Hamlet, MBKM students take the initiative to advance and preserve everything in Puton Hamlet.

The purpose of the opening of the MBKM is to introduce oneself and establish good cooperation between students and the community in Puton Hamlet. Various responses and good responses were received by students when the opening of the MBKM was carried out; constructive suggestions and input from the community made the activities carried out for several months get maximum benefits during their progress.

“We are very grateful for the presence of students in Puton Hamlet who are willing to work together in reviving and advancing Puton Hamlet, with the arrival of all students here, hopefully it can be a way for us Puton Hamlet people who are still lacking in assistance in the agricultural sphere,” said Mr. Ponco as Head of Girimulyo Village.

“Please take an active role for us, the people of Puton Hamlet, especially for us farmers who do not receive direct assistance from extension workers. Hopefully the activities and good intentions of all younger siblings can also have a good impact on our lives in Puton Hamlet,” said one representative of the farmer group. Implementing the MBKM activities in Puton Hamlet was warmly welcomed by the Puton Hamlet community. The community is pleased to accompany us students in all activities that will be carried out over the next few months. The MBKM opening activity went smoothly and ended with a group photo.