Food Quality Key Focus for Papua's Free Nutritious Meal Program

The Special Autonomy Executive Committee for Development (KEPP Otsus) in Papua has underscored the critical importance of food quality and efficient distribution in the successful implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.

Yanni, a member of KEPP Otsus Papua, stated in Jayapura on Monday that while the MBG program offers significant benefits to children in the region, maximizing these advantages hinges on consistently improving the quality of the meals provided. He stressed the need for menus that meet nutritional standards, are delivered on time, and arrive in good condition.

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The quality of food and the accuracy of distribution are very important in the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal program.

The committee has reviewed the MBG kitchens managed by the Papua Regional Police, noting that the service process is generally running smoothly. However, Yanni pointed out areas requiring enhancement, including greater menu variety, better quality of ingredients, improved hygiene practices, and consistent distribution.

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The MBG program brings great benefits to children in Papua. However, for these benefits to be felt maximally, the quality of food must be continuously improved.

Izak R. Hikoyabi, Deputy Chairman of the Religious Working Group at the Papua People's Assembly (MRP), echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the necessity of ongoing supervision for strategic government programs like MBG. He believes sustained oversight is crucial to maintain service quality and ensure the program's intended benefits reach the children of Papua effectively.

The focus on food quality and distribution highlights the commitment to ensuring that this initiative truly supports the well-being and development of Papua's children.

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Continuous supervision is needed so that the quality of service remains maintained and its benefits are truly felt by the children of Papua.