BGN Head: Temporarily Closed SPPG Still Receives Rp6 Million Incentive
The Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, has confirmed that Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) providing Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) that are temporarily closed will still receive a government incentive of Rp6 million per day.
“For those (temporarily closed), they will still receive it, because they must handle various needs,” said Dadan at Unhas on Tuesday (28/4).
Dadan stated that as of early April, there were around 1,720 SPPG units temporarily closed. However, they are still given a Rp6 million daily incentive to support employee training and fulfilment of the operational standards set by the government.
“Now it’s slightly reduced. Yes, around 1,720. Because they have to handle other matters and the employees are given training and then must do things according to the needs at that time,” he said.
Dadan explained that the temporary closure is due to some SPPG not yet meeting technical requirements, one of which relates to wastewater treatment installations (IPAL) and not yet having Hygiene and Sanitation Fitness Certificates (SLHS).
“So this IPAL is already there. I’ve checked. Some haven’t registered for SLHS yet. Once they register for SLHS, it will be opened immediately. Well, this one has already registered,” he said.
In general, the quality of services from the temporarily closed SPPG is assessed as good, said Dadan, both in terms of menus and service to the public. Certifications can be issued soon.
“Because the quality is good, the service is good, the menu is also good. Hopefully the certificate will be issued within a month,” he said.
Unhas has an SPPG
Universities are encouraged to play an active role in succeeding national priority programmes through the establishment of Nutrition Programme Service Units (SPPG) on campus.
“The point is how universities can play an active role in supporting Mr President’s priority programmes, one of which is through MBG,” said the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yulianto, at the Unhas Makassar SPPG on Tuesday (28/4).
Minister Brian emphasised that campuses must not just be spectators. Through the establishment of SPPG, universities are expected to be directly involved in programme implementation.
“The SPPG established on campus not only supports the programme but can also become a teaching factory. These facilities can be used as places for student practice, research, and further development of the MBG programme in society,” he explained.
Meanwhile, the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, explained the importance of university involvement in supporting the Free Nutritious Meals programme. This was conveyed during his visit to Universitas Hasanuddin (Unhas).
“Universities have technology, human resources, and innovations that are very beneficial for the development of the Nutritious Meals programme, from equipment development, food safety, to technical training and guidance,” he said.
Dadan stated that campus involvement can include direct implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals programme. One example is what Universitas Hasanuddin has done through the establishment of SPPG (Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit).
According to Dadan, the SPPG facility at Unhas is the first in a state university with legal entity status (PTN-BH) in eastern Indonesia. Previously, similar programmes had already appeared at Bogor Agricultural Institute and several private universities.
“This is the first in a state university in eastern Indonesia. I think Unhas is always leading in such matters, I congratulate them,” he said.
Dadan hopes that campus involvement can further enhance the quality of the Free Nutritious Meals programme going forward.
“From what I’ve seen, this is already very good, including waste management and water management,” he explained.
Dadan highlighted the use of reverse osmosis technology in water processing, which makes the produced water directly suitable for drinking or use in cooking processes.
“The water has gone through reverse osmosis, so it’s safe for drinking and cooking. This is important because water quality often becomes a factor in digestive disturbances,” he revealed.