Indonesia Spends Nearly Rp1 Trillion Daily on Free Meals Programme
The funds are distributed directly to kitchens operating under the programme, known as Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG), across the country.
The funds are distributed directly to kitchens operating under the programme, known as Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG), across the country.
The large-scale evaluation followed Prabowos direct inspections, as well as public feedback regarding the programmes implementation on the ground.
The programme will continue as planned once these periods are over.
Free Nutritious Meals Programme (MBG) now added with pasteurized milk.
The current budget only 17.5 million, beneficiaries could be reached by September 2025.
President Prabowo Subianto and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Bogor, West Java, both leaders expressed a commitment to advancing the programme.
The government has allocated a budget of IDR 71 trillion (approximately USD 4.4 billion) for this program.