Perdana, Pemkot Baubau Uji Coba Program Makan Bergizi Gratis Pelajar TK di Kecamatan Betoambari

Summary

The Pemkot Baubau government in Sulawesi Tenggara launched a trial program for free nutritious meals at a local kindergarten in Beto Ambari on November 14, 2024. This initiative, aimed to run until December 2024, provides free meals including rice, eggs, vegetables, bananas, and boxed milk. The program, part of a broader government mandate, is designed to ensure children receive healthy nutrition. The event was attended by local officials and educators, with plans to extend the program to other schools in the region, including PAUD, elementary, and secondary schools.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Baubau City Government in Southeast Sulawesi is conducting a pilot program for free nutritious meals.
• 😀 The trial program is taking place at the Taman Kanak-Kanak Negeri PO5 in Beto Ambari, Baubau on November 14, 2024.
• 😀 The program is set to run until December 2024, targeting kindergarten-aged children.
• 😀 Key officials present at the event included the Baubau Mayor, the Head of the Baubau City Education Department, and the Head of the Baubau Health Department.
• 😀 The program aims to provide children with nutritious meals like rice, eggs, vegetables, bananas, and boxed milk.
• 😀 The distribution of meals was organized and the children seemed eager and happy to receive and eat their meals.
• 😀 The program was initiated based on instructions from both the central government and the provincial government.
• 😀 Baubau's pilot program is the first of its kind in the city, following a similar trial by the Southeast Sulawesi Province last week at SMA schools.
• 😀 The pilot program will expand to other educational levels, including PAUD (Early Childhood Education), SD (Elementary School), and SMP (Junior High School).
• 😀 The city government is evaluating local resources, including the availability of food commodities, to adjust the program for rural areas where certain foods might be scarce.

Q & A

What was the purpose of the program mentioned in the script?

The purpose of the program was to conduct a trial of a free nutritious meal initiative for children in Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi. The program aimed to provide nutritious meals to children in various educational settings.

When and where did the trial of the free nutritious meal program take place?

The trial took place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the state kindergarten in Beto Ambari, Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi.

Who were the key figures present at the event?

The key figures present at the event included the Acting Mayor of Baubau, the Secretary of Baubau City, the Head of the Education and Health Departments, as well as local teachers.

What was included in the nutritious meal provided to the children?

The nutritious meal provided to the children included rice, eggs, vegetables, bananas, milk, and other menu items packed in plastic boxes.

How did the children react to the meal?

The children seemed enthusiastic and enjoyed the meal. After praying, they eagerly began eating the food provided to them in the plastic boxes.

What is the planned duration for the trial program?

The trial program is planned to run until December 2024.

What did the Acting Mayor of Baubau, Rasman Manavi, say about the program?

Rasman Manavi explained that the program was a direct instruction from the central government and the provincial government to implement free nutritious meals in schools. He highlighted the importance of understanding the spread of schools and the availability of local ingredients, especially in mountainous areas.

How did the local government prepare for the implementation of this program?

The local government prepared by analyzing the distribution of schools and the availability of necessary ingredients for the meals. This included considering challenges in mountainous areas where certain commodities like vegetables might be scarce.

What other regions have already started similar programs?

A similar program was conducted in Southeast Sulawesi last week at a high school (SMA) before the trial in Baubau.

What are the next steps for the implementation of this program after the trial in Baubau?

Following the trial in Baubau, the program will expand to early childhood education (PAUD) and, in the coming days, to primary and secondary schools.