The National Border Management Agency (BNPP) of the Republic of\nIndonesia, together with the Agency for Domestic Policy Strategy\n(BSKDN), has discussed strategies to accelerate the implementation of\nthe Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) Programme in underdeveloped, frontier,\nand outermost (3T) regions.<\/p>\n
According to a BNPP press release issued in Jakarta on Friday, the\ndiscussions held on Wednesday (23\/9) highlighted the readiness of\nNutritional Service Units (SPPG), infrastructure conditions, and the\ngeographical challenges affecting programme execution in border\nareas.<\/p>\n
Bakri Siddiq, Assistant Deputy for Government Infrastructure at BNPP,\nstated that the agency plays a vital role in identifying the\nimplementation conditions of the MBG programme in border areas,\nparticularly across the 15 operational Integrated Border Posts\n(PLBN).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe from BNPP have been given the opportunity to present acceleration\nand implementation strategies for the Free Nutritious Meal programme,\nspecifically in 3T areas,\u201d said Bakri.<\/p>\n
He noted the need to map PLBNs that possess the necessary facilities\nand infrastructure to support the MBG programme, as only about 50% of\nthe 15 operational PLBNs have received intervention from the National\nNutrition Agency (BGN).<\/p>\n
According to him, the availability of basic infrastructure, such as\nclean water, is a determining factor in the operational readiness of\nSPPGs and the scope of service to beneficiaries.<\/p>\n
Consequently, inter-ministerial and inter-agency coordination is\nrequired so that operational obstacles can be promptly identified and\naddressed according to regional characteristics.<\/p>\n
In addition to infrastructure, Bakri highlighted that the operations\nof several SPPGs in 3T areas are not yet optimal. This situation\nrequires attention because the geographical and social characteristics\nof border regions differ from other areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must ensure there is no disparity between SPPGs in Java and\nSumatra compared to Papua. Due to geographical challenges, community\nculture, and investor interest, the conditions there are not yet ideal,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
He added that the limited number of SPPGs is also related to regional\nconditions, which necessitate that services be provided through the\nnearest available unit.<\/p>\n
In reality, the provisions for beneficiaries have been designed to\nensure service coverage remains within an ideal capacity of\napproximately 2,500 to a maximum of 3,000 recipients per unit.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Head of BSKDN, Yusharto Huntoyungo, stated that the\nMBG is one of the government\u2019s strategic interventions to ensure access\nto nutritious food for the population. The programme is a national\npriority that must reach target groups more broadly and equitably.<\/p>\n
Based on preliminary data compiled by the Ministry of Villages and\nUnderdeveloped Regions, the adequacy level of SPPGs in underdeveloped\nareas has only reached 10.78% of the required ideal number.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe implementation of the MBG programme in 3T areas will require a\nvery different approach compared to non-3T areas,\u201d said Yushante.<\/p>\n
He explained that 3T regions face numerous challenges, ranging from\nsupply chain vulnerabilities and limited basic infrastructure, such as\nclean water and electricity, to a shortage of trained nutrition\npersonnel.<\/p>\n
From a regulatory perspective, the government has prepared several\nfoundations to support the MBG programme in 3T areas, including the\nNational Nutrition Agency Head\u2019s Decision Number 58.1 of\n202<0xC2>5 regarding Technical Guidelines for the Management of\nthe Free Nutritious Meal Programme in Frontier, Outermost, and\nUnderdeveloped Areas.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, there is the Ministry of Home Affairs Circular Letter\nNumber 400.5.7\/4072\/SJ regarding the Formation of Task Forces for the\nAcceleration of the Free Nutritious Meal Programme Implementation in\nRegions.<\/p>\n
BNPP also holds the BNPP Head\u2019s Decision Number 35.04-705 of 2025\nconcerning the Management of National Border Areas and Border Regions\nfor 2025\u20132029.<\/p>\n
The results of this forum, along with input from stakeholders and\nexperts, will serve as material to formulate alternative strategies and\npolicy recommendations that can be applied according to regional\ncharacteristics. With an approach tailored to local conditions, the\nimplementation of the MBG in border areas is expected to reach the\ncommunity and beneficiaries more equitably.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/nutritional-service-units-in-underdeveloped-areas-at-only-10-78-bnpp-accelerates-free-nutritious-meal-1790308697", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }