#Food Sustainability
Regional governments asked to contribute Rp5T for free nutritious meals program
Tito Karnavian, Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri) says that regional administrations (Pemda) are expected to help the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program by donating around Rp5 trillion (US$305.7 million) for the construction of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG).
Indonesia to redirect state budget savings to boost MBG program
Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg), Prasetyo Hadi, has hinted at the government’s decision to save the 2025 state budget (APBN) for the sake of increasing funding for the free nutritious meals program (MBG).