Program Makan Bergizi Gratis Resmi Dimulai 6 Januari 2025

Summary

The Indonesian government, under President Prabowo Subianto, has launched a free nutritious meal program aimed at addressing hunger and poverty. Starting January 6, the initiative targets 3 million students, with a goal of expanding to 82 million people by 2029. The program focuses on providing nutritious meals in schools, empowering local economies, and utilizing local ingredients. Initial trials, such as those in Garut, West Java, have shown positive results, with plans to involve cooperatives and villages in food distribution. The government has allocated a budget of Rp 1 trillion for this ambitious program.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Indonesian government has launched a free nutritious meal program for students starting on Monday, January 6, 2025.
• 😀 Initially, the program will reach 3 million students across Indonesia, as part of a broader effort to combat hunger and poverty.
• 😀 President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to tackling hunger and poverty during the 2023 Brazil Summit.
• 😀 The government's program is a national priority, with a focus on providing free nutritious meals to students, especially in rural areas.
• 😀 Over 1,000 nutrition service units are being prepared to help meet the nutritional needs of students, including the National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional).
• 😀 The program aims not only to improve children’s nutrition but also to stimulate rural economies, circulating tens of trillions of rupiahs across local regions.
• 😀 Village fund programs, such as the Rp8 billion allocated per village for nutritious meals, will contribute significantly to the project’s success.
• 😀 A pilot program of the free nutritious meal initiative was conducted in Garut, West Java, in December 2024, focusing on pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children under five.
• 😀 The Pesantren (Islamic boarding school) in Tarogong, Garut, is testing the program by distributing nutritious meals to its 3,517 students and surrounding communities.
• 😀 The government emphasizes the involvement of local cooperatives and community members in the initiative, ensuring the use of local ingredients and community engagement in meal distribution.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the free nutritious meal program mentioned in the script?

The purpose of the free nutritious meal program is to combat hunger and poverty in Indonesia, providing meals to children and contributing to local economic empowerment.

When did the free nutritious meal program trial start?

The trial for the free nutritious meal program started on Monday, January 6.

How many students are expected to receive the program in its initial phase?

In the initial phase, 3 million students are expected to receive the free nutritious meals.

Who emphasized Indonesia's commitment to combating hunger and poverty?

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized Indonesia's commitment to addressing hunger and poverty during the 2nd High-Level Conference in Brazil in November of the previous year.

What is the government's goal in terms of addressing hunger and poverty?

The government has placed tackling hunger and poverty as a national priority and aims to expand the program in the coming years.

What specific benefits are expected from the program beyond nutrition?

Beyond providing nutrition for children, the program is expected to stimulate local economies, including village, district, and provincial economies.

How does the village fund contribute to the success of the program?

The village fund contributes by circulating money in local areas, such as providing approximately Rp8 billion per village annually for nutrition programs.

Where was a trial of the program conducted, and who were its focus groups?

A trial of the program was conducted in Garut, West Java, with a focus on pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and young children.

What role do cooperatives play in the program?

Cooperatives are involved in sourcing and providing local ingredients for the nutritious meal program, with 923 cooperatives prepared to contribute to the effort.

What is the government's target for 2029 regarding the program?

By 2029, the government aims for 82 million people to receive free nutritious meals through the program.