MBG Demonstrates the State’s Concern for the Future of Indonesian Children

Jakarta — The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program initiated by the government further emphasizes the state’s role in ensuring the future of Indonesian children. This program is seen as a crucial investment in building a healthy and quality generation from an early age.

The Deputy Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Veronica Tan, believes that MBG is not simply a food distribution program, but a step to ensure the quality of human resources in the future.

“Free Nutritious Meals is an investment in the future. Children’s nutrition today determines the quality of the nation tomorrow,” said Veronica in an audience with the Wijaya Peduli Bangsa Foundation (YWPB).

She also added that this program is able to address the basic needs of families and communities.

“A program like this is a real solution that is close to families and communities,” she said.

Veronica emphasized that the implementation of MBG still requires supervision to prevent new problems. She emphasized the importance of paying attention to hygiene and food safety standards in the field.

“Providing food isn’t just about protein, but also ensuring clean water, washing dishes, and proper preparation,” he said.

Support also came from political party figures. PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto assured that PDI-P cadres, down to the grassroots level, are helping the government make the MBG program a success.

He acknowledged that MBG is a program that favors the people, especially children. He also called MBG a concrete manifestation of the state’s concern for the nation’s future.

“The House of Representatives Commission, including the PDI-P faction, has also taken the initiative to assist the government in conducting an evaluation. Because, fundamentally, the results of studies show that the people need to improve their intellectual abilities and ensure adequate nutrition for our children,” Hasto explained.

According to him, an evaluation of the MBG program is necessary and is a natural step, as it will increase productivity and improve the education of children as the nation’s future.

“From a program perspective, this is a good thing for the people,” Hasto said.

As is well known, MBG is now a national program that reinforces the country’s focus on the future of Indonesia’s younger generation. This program is designed to address children’s basic needs: adequate and healthy nutrition, to prepare them to become a more resilient generation in the future.*