Tegal, April 29, 2025 – The Tegal Regency Government, through Deputy Regent Ahmad Kholik, officially launched the "Desa Cinta Statistik" (Beautiful Village Statistics) program in 2025. This launch coincided with the socialization and establishment of Integrated Statistics Service Standards (PST) for the Tegal Regency Central Statistics Agency (BPS).
The event, held online through the BPS Tegal Regency YouTube channel and offline at the Loka Bina Cipta Room, Bappeda and Litbang Building, Tegal Regency, was attended by various important figures, including the Head of the Tegal Regency BPS, Bambang Wahyu Ponco Aji, and the Head of the Communication and Information Office, Nurhayati. The Acting Head of Balapulang Subdistrict, Sihabudin, as well as representatives from OPD and the community of Tegal Regency were also present.
The highlight of the event was the signing of the "Desa Cinta Statistik" Launch Charter by the Deputy Regent of Tegal along with representatives from Kaliwungu Village, which is the next candidate for "Desa Cantik." The Deputy Regent expressed his hope that all villages in Tegal Regency could follow the example of Pagerwangi Village, which became the "Desa Cantik" in 2024, by utilizing statistical data optimally.
The Head of the Tegal Regency BPS explained that the "Desa Cantik" program is an initiative of the BPS to improve literacy and the utilization of statistical data at the village level. This is expected to support more accurate and targeted decision-making.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Tegal Regency Communication and Information Office presented the potential benefits of utilizing Digital Village Data, including for accurate policymaking, transparency and accountability of village government, village economic development, improved public services, risk mitigation, and community empowerment.
The event also featured a presentation on the 2025 Tegal Regency BPS PST Service Standards by Senior Statistician, Diana Dwi Susanti. These service standards include statistical consultations, statistical library services, and statistical recommendations. The establishment of these service standards was marked by the signing of a Minutes of Meeting attended by representatives from Tegal Regency Government Agencies (OPD), academics, the media, service users, and civil society organizations in Tegal Regency.
With the "Desa Cinta Statistik" program and the establishment of BPS service standards, it is hoped that there will be an improvement in the quality of statistical data and its utilization for the development and welfare of the people of Tegal Regency.
