Government Targets 6 Million Students to Benefit from MBG Program

Jakarta – The Indonesian government continues to be committed to improving the welfare of the younger generation through the Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG). This program targets 6 million students as beneficiaries by the end of July 2025. This step is part of the government’s major efforts to ensure that Indonesian children receive sufficient nutrition for a healthier and smarter future.

In the celebration of the 17th anniversary of the Gerindra Party in Sentul, Bogor, President Prabowo Subianto conveyed the positive developments of this program.

“Currently, 770 thousand students have felt the benefits of MBG. By the end of February we hope to reach 1 million, and by the end of July, the target is at least 6 million students,” he said optimistically.

The MBG program was launched simultaneously on January 6, 2025. The successful implementation of this program cannot be separated from the support of the Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, who ensured that the distribution of nutritious food ran smoothly in various regions.

“This program is not only about providing food, but also about ensuring that Indonesian children grow up healthy and strong. We at the Ministry of Health continue to fully support this effort with strict supervision and evaluation,” said Budi Gunadi Sadikin.

President Prabowo also highlighted the importance of this program in addressing the nutritional problems of Indonesian children. According to government data, around 60 percent of children do not receive sufficient nutritional intake. MBG is here to ensure that every child, especially from underprivileged families, can get nutritious food regularly.

Prabowo emphasized that the government will continue to monitor the implementation of this program so that it is right on target and runs sustainably.

“We are fully committed to ensuring that all Indonesian children receive sufficient nutrition. This is not just a promise, this is our obligation for the future of the nation,” he said.

Nutritionist, Nurul Fakhra ensured that the presentation of food in the provision of Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) to students was in accordance with standard operating procedures. The food served contains carbohydrates, animal and vegetable protein, vitamins, as well as milk and fruit, all of which support the principle of balanced nutrition.

“We ensure that today’s food presentation is in accordance with standard operating procedures. The food served contains carbohydrates, animal and vegetable protein, vitamins, as well as milk and fruit, all of which support the principle of balanced nutrition,” explained Nurul.

In its efforts, the government ensures that MBG not only provides health benefits, but also has a positive impact on the economic sector. This program involves local farmers and producers to provide quality food ingredients. Thus, in addition to improving the welfare of children, MBG also encourages economic growth in various regions.