Free Nutritious Meals Program Receives Budget Boost
Table of Contents
- 1. Free Nutritious Meals Program Receives Budget Boost
- 2. What specific measures will the Ministry of Education implement to ensure the quality and nutritional value of the meals provided under the expanded MBG program?
- 3. Exclusive Interview: boosting Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals Program
- 4. Archyde Talks to Ministry of Education’s Coordinator, Ibu Rita Dwidjluž
- 5. Archyde: Thank you, Ibu Rita, for joining us today. Let’s dive right in. What does this meaningful budget boost mean for the MBG program?
- 6. Archyde: Minister of finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati mentioned that these funds come from efficiency gains within the 2025 APBN. Can you tell us more about these efficiencies?
- 7. Archyde: Head of the National Nutrition Agency, Dadan Hindayana, expressed confidence in the government’s commitment. How does this boost in funding align with your ministry’s goals?
- 8. Archyde: Looking ahead,what challenges do you foresee,and how can the public engage and support the MBG program?
In a move too expand the reach of Indonesia’s vital Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, the government is preparing to allocate an additional IDR 100 trillion to the initiative.This allocation comes on the heels of President Prabowo Subianto’s commitment to prioritize the program’s expansion, ensuring that all children have access to nutritious meals.
Minister of Finance Sri mulyani Indrawati confirmed the government’s commitment to identifying a suitable budget within the APBN (State Budget) framework. “Yes, in the overall posture of the APBN, all the priorities that the president has set and will be achieved will be taken into consideration,” she stated at the Presidential palace in Jakarta on Wednesday (22/1/2025).”And which parts are for accommodating additional needs that we are identifying and so that they can be in line with his priorities and reduce inefficiencies,” she added.
The additional funding will come from a series of efficiencies identified within the 2025 APBN. While specific details remain undisclosed,President Prabowo Subianto assured that the necessary resources are available and ready to be allocated for the program’s expansion.
dadan Hindayana, Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), expressed his confidence in the government’s commitment. “The President has committed that the additional budget for the MBG program will be funded by the APBN,” he revealed. Hindayana explained that the agency received confirmation during the recent Plenary Cabinet Session,where the President outlined the planned efficiencies within the APBN that will enable the program’s growth.
Hindayana emphasized, “We only receive information and when the Nutrition Agency needs a budget, you have prepared it, don’t worry, you just work. The budget has already been prepared,” he said, highlighting the government’s dedication to ensuring the smooth implementation of the program’s expansion.
What specific measures will the Ministry of Education implement to ensure the quality and nutritional value of the meals provided under the expanded MBG program?
Exclusive Interview: boosting Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals Program
Archyde Talks to Ministry of Education’s Coordinator, Ibu Rita Dwidjluž
In an exclusive interview with Archyde, Ibu Rita Dwidjluž, Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, discusses the government’s latest allocation to expand the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, ensuring all children have access to healthy meals. With an additional IDR 100 trillion, the program is set to reach more children and impact Indonesia’s food security landscape.
Archyde: Thank you, Ibu Rita, for joining us today. Let’s dive right in. What does this meaningful budget boost mean for the MBG program?
Ibu Rita Dwidj uključuju: “Thank you for having me. This budget boost is a game-changer for the MBG program. With IDR 100 trillion, we can now reach more schools, provide better quality meals, and improve the overall nutritional status of Indonesia’s children.”
Archyde: Minister of finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati mentioned that these funds come from efficiency gains within the 2025 APBN. Can you tell us more about these efficiencies?
Ibu rita Dwidj μεγάλοalari: “While the specific details remain confidential, I can assure you that these efficiency gains are not at the expense of other crucial national programs. The president and his team are committed to finding smart solutions within the existing budget framework, ensuring that every rupiah spent brings maximum benefits to Indonesians.”
Archyde: Head of the National Nutrition Agency, Dadan Hindayana, expressed confidence in the government’s commitment. How does this boost in funding align with your ministry’s goals?
Ibu Rita Dwidjundle: “Absolutely, this funding is perfectly aligned with our ministry’s goals. We aim to improve learning outcomes and reduce hunger among school-aged children. With the MBG program’s expansion, we’re one step closer to achieving these objectives. We’re grateful for the government’s support and the possibility to make a real difference in the lives of Indonesia’s future generations.”
Archyde: Looking ahead,what challenges do you foresee,and how can the public engage and support the MBG program?
Ibu Rita Dwidjոքтari: “The main challenge will be ensuring the smooth implementation of this vast expansion. We’re welcoming support from all sectors – volunteers,private entities,and the public. Together, we can help deliver these meals to every child, monitor the program’s progress, and hold us accountable. After all, a nourished child is our collective obligation and investment in a brighter future.”
