Jakarta. President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship program, the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG), has shown positive results in trial runs across regions like Minahasa and East Nusa Tenggara since October. Aimed at easing economic burdens and improving health by providing schoolchildren with nutritious meals, the program has garnered strong community support.
Eliza Mardian, a researcher at CORE Indonesia specializing in Agriculture and Industry, found that the program not only boosts children’s school attendance but also increases income for local mothers. However, challenges in production, distribution, and the supply chain need to be addressed to ensure the…