TAP untuk Negeri program strengthens child nutrition in remote Indonesian areas with milk distribution

The "TAP untuk Negeri" program is actively working to enhance child nutrition in remote Indonesian regions by distributing essential milk supplements. This initiative directly addresses the persistent challenge of inadequate access to supplementary nutrition for school-aged children, a critical factor in the ongoing efforts to combat stunting.

PT First Lamandau Timber International (FLTI), through its "TAP Untuk Negeri" program, has implemented the "Susu Sehat Bernutrisi" (SEHATI) initiative. This program involves delivering nutritious milk to schools, such as Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Taawanul Muslimin, located in areas surrounding the company's operational sites. The distribution process itself highlights the program's commitment, as the team navigates difficult dirt roads to ensure children receive regular nutritional support.

The SEHATI program specifically targets school-aged children, aiming to provide them with crucial nutritional boosts. This focus is in line with the Indonesian government's national stunting prevention strategy, which aims to reduce the national stunting prevalence to 17.5 percent by 2026. Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has stressed the vital role of animal protein, including milk, eggs, fish, and chicken, in preventing stunting, especially in areas where access to such foods is limited.

By ensuring consistent access to additional nutrients, the "TAP Untuk Negeri" program supports children's growth, development, and academic activities. This effort also aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's "Asta Cita" development agenda, which prioritizes the health and quality of the younger generation as a cornerstone for achieving "Indonesia Emas 2045" – a vision for a golden Indonesia.