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    "data": {
        "id": 1670978,
        "msgid": "promoting-community-based-food-independence-zulhas-takes-this-step-1775883044",
        "date": "2026-04-11 10:46:58",
        "title": "Promoting Community-Based Food Independence, Zulhas Takes This Step",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, visited the tomb of the late President Abdurrahman Wahid at Tebu Ireng Pesantren to reflect on food security's humanistic aspects and discuss national food resilience with pesantren leaders. He emphasised the strategic role of pesantrens in fostering community-based food independence through education, economic empowerment, and mutual cooperation, aligning with government programmes for pesantren empowerment in the food sector. Additionally, the government is accelerating the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals Programme in pesantrens to improve santri nutrition and strengthen the national food ecosystem amid global uncertainties.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs\nZulkifli Hasan conducted a pilgrimage to the grave of the fourth\nPresident KH. Abdurrahman Wahid in the Tebu Ireng Pesantren area. This\nvisit also served as part of fostering relations with pesantren leaders\nin discussing the strengthening of national food resilience.<\/p>\n<p>The pilgrimage became a reflective moment that fulfilling food needs\nis not only related to production aspects but also concerns humanistic\nvalues and concern for the community. These values are considered\nrelevant in strengthening inclusive and just food policies.<\/p>\n<p>On that occasion, Zulhas met with the Caretaker of Tebu Ireng\nPesantren, KH. Abdul Hakim Mahfudz.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that pesantrens have a strategic role in promoting\ncommunity-based food independence, among others through education,\neconomic empowerment, and strengthening mutual cooperation values in\nsociety. These efforts align with the strengthening of pesantren\nempowerment programmes in the food sector.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the government is also encouraging the acceleration of\nthe implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals Programme (MBG) in\npesantren environments as part of efforts to meet santri nutrition while\nstrengthening the food ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are still and will continue to accelerate the implementation of\nMBG in pesantrens, as part of efforts to meet santri nutrition and\nstrengthen food resilience,\u201d he said, quoted on Saturday\n(11\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Zulhas also highlighted the importance of strengthening national food\nresilience amid global dynamics, including geopolitical tensions that\ncould potentially affect the food supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a global situation full of uncertainty, we must strengthen\nnational food independence. The government cannot go alone; it needs\nsynergy with ulama and society,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>He hopes this visit can further strengthen collaboration between the\ngovernment and pesantrens in building a resilient, inclusive food system\ncapable of facing various global challenges.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/promoting-community-based-food-independence-zulhas-takes-this-step-1775883044",
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