Jakarta \u2014 The government has reaffirmed that the Free Nutrition Meals\nProgramme (MBG) is a humanitarian initiative intended to improve the\nnutritional quality of the population, particularly Indonesian children.\nThe programme is not intended as a business opportunity for parties\ninvolved in its implementation.<\/p>\n
Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency\n(BGN) in the Communications and Investigation Division, reminded all\nprogramme implementation partners to understand the primary objective of\nthe MBG, which was designed from the outset as a social investment. She\nemphasised that the programme stems from President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s\nconcern for the community, especially vulnerable groups and low-income\nfamilies.<\/p>\n
Nanik stressed that the government will continue to evaluate all MBG\nimplementing partners. She explained that cooperation contracts with\npartners are essentially limited to one year and may be extended based\non performance evaluation results.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey need to remember that their contracts last only one year and\nare renewable. This means we can end cooperation with them at any time.\nWe will clarify again that MBG is not a business, but rather a\nhumanitarian programme and a social investment,\u201d Nanik stated.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Heru Tjahjono, a member of Commission IX of the Indonesian\nHouse of Representatives, affirmed that the MBG programme is one of the\ngovernment\u2019s priority programmes aimed at ensuring Indonesian children\nreceive adequate and balanced nutrition.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Free Nutrition Meals Programme is one of the government\u2019s\nflagship programmes. It is designed to ensure that child beneficiaries\nreceive adequate and balanced nutrition so they can grow into a healthy,\nintelligent, and productive generation,\u201d Heru said.<\/p>\n
He added that the involvement of various parties in the MBG ecosystem\nwill strengthen the local economy whilst creating new employment\nopportunities for the community. He also called on the public to support\nand oversee the programme\u2019s implementation to ensure it runs\noptimally.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope the community will support and monitor the implementation of\nthis programme so it runs smoothly. Through collaboration between the\ngovernment, community, and local business actors, the MBG programme can\nbecome a strategic step in preparing Indonesia\u2019s golden generation for\nthe future,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
The MBG programme is entirely aligned with the interests of the\npeople. For this reason, all parties involved must maintain their\ncommitment to ensure its implementation remains consistent with its\noriginal purpose as a social investment for the nation. This is because\nthe MBG is not a business venture, but a humanitarian programme designed\nto improve nutrition and the future of Indonesia\u2019s generation.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/government-clarifies-free-nutrition-meals-programme-is-not-a-business-venture-but-public-property-1773197599", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }