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Indonesia Builds 222 Kitchens for Prabowo's Free Meal Program

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Indonesia's Public Works Ministry has completed construction of 222 kitchen facilities for President Prabowo Subianto's free meal program.
  • These facilities, known as SPPG units, are spread across 30 provinces, including underdeveloped and remote areas.
  • The program aims to expand access to nutritious food, with ongoing coordination for optimal utilization.

Indonesia's Public Works Ministry has finalized the construction of 222 specialized kitchen facilities, designated as Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) facilities, across 30 provinces. These kitchens are integral to President Prabowo Subianto's ambitious Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, designed to enhance food security and accessibility.

Minister Dody Hanggodo highlighted that the completed SPPGs include facilities in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) regions, emphasizing the program's reach into remote areas. The ministry is actively coordinating with the National Agency for National Development Planning (BGN) and the Ministry of Home Affairs to identify suitable land for immediate construction and meet program targets.

We have completed construction on around 222 SPPGs. Some are also in 3T areas. So, we are coordinating directly with the National Agency for National Development Planning (BGN) and the Ministry of Home Affairs. We are only surveying to see if the land can be built immediately. Because we are also working on targets.

— Dody HanggodoMinister Dody Hanggodo detailing the progress and coordination efforts for the SPPG facilities.

The Ministry of Public Works is responsible for surveying land readiness and expediting construction. The asset handover process to the BGN is currently underway, with the agency expected to inspect each facility before official acceptance. These SPPGs are equipped with essential infrastructure, including main kitchens, washing areas, storage, and waste treatment facilities, ensuring hygiene and environmental sustainability.

Two SPPGs have been specifically established at the Wini State Border Post (PLBN) and the Motamasin PLBN in East Nusa Tenggara, addressing the urgent need for nutrition services in border regions. The ministry plans further coordination with the new BGN leadership to ensure the optimal operation and utilization of all SPPGs, ultimately expanding the availability of nutritious food services to communities with limited access.

We are currently in the handover process with BGN. BGN will likely inspect each facility individually. But overall, everything is complete.

— Dody HanggodoDescribing the ongoing handover process of the completed facilities to the National Agency for National Development Planning.
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