DPR Requests That the Public Keep an Eye on the Free Nutritious Meals Program: Do not Interfere

DPR Requests That the Public Keep an Eye on the Free Nutritious Meals Program: Do not Interfere

Saleh Partaonan Daulay, the chair of Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR). Stated that supervision of the free nutritious meal program’s implementation must involve all stakeholders.

Saleh concluded that a key factor in the accomplishment of one of the. Prabowo Subianto government’s signature initiatives is DPR Requests That the public oversight.

“We have to demonstrate our ability. Therefore, on Monday, January 6, 2025, Saleh made an official statement saying, “Do not mess with this initiative.”

Public oversight of material procurement. Culinary operations, cleaning, distribution, and other associated activities can be conducted, according to this PAN lawmaker. Furthermore, Saleh believes that anyone suspected of violating the free nutritious meal program can be reported by the public.

In order to make the MBG program even better, he also hopes that helpful criticism and recommendations will be received. “Free nutritious meals will definitely not run properly right immediately given the new initiative,” Saleh remarked. The speaker stated that “suggestions, comments, and criticism are needed from all sides.”

Saleh continued, “The individual in charge of this program needs to undertake regular evaluations.”

A list of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) that will serve as kitchens for preparing food menus for the. Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. Was previously made public by the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).

The kitchens will formally open tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025, according to Lalu Muhammad Iwan Mahardan. Head of BGN’s Legal and Public Relations Bureau (Humas).

According to an official statement released on Sunday, January 5, 2025, “This is the data for 190 SPPG locations that are ready to operate as of January 6, 2025,” Iwan added.

According to Iwan’s research, there are 190 SPPG cooking locations in 26 Indonesian provinces. There are currently 57 SPPG locations operating in West Java, making it the province with the most SPPG locations. The kitchens work with limited liability businesses, foundations, and cooperative units.