JAKARTA - Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan will propose that the Free Nutrition Food (MBG) program be audited every quarter.
Luhut said that yesterday his party had met and had been conveyed directly to the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana and the Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas Rachmat Pambudy for an audit every quarter.
"Because yesterday we met Mr. Dadan, and we also agreed with the Minister of Bappenas for one quarterly audit, so that way we know later what is lacking and all kinds of things, because it takes time for improvement, but this program is very good" he explained to the media crew, Wednesday, March 12.
According to him, this step was taken so that the MBG program could run well and its absorption would be better so that it would have an impact on the economy.
"We want to explore, for example, how to eat nutritious so that this is even better, the absorption is better," he said.
Previously, Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said that the Free Nutrition Food Program (MBG) not only contributed to improving the nutrition of children and pregnant women, but also had the potential to reduce poverty by 2.6 percent.
Luhut said, with the target of 82.9 million beneficiaries and budget allocations of Rp. 171 trillion, this program is one of the strategic initiatives that must be supported together to ensure its success.
"The impact of MBG on economic growth, I observe, is very real in the field. From the data I got, the increase in demand for rice, eggs and chickens from this program alone was able to absorb domestic production and strengthen the agricultural sector," said Luhut in his statement, Tuesday, March 11.
In addition to creating jobs, Luhut said that MBG is also projected to be able to reduce inequality by 3.6 percent and encourage more equitable economic growth in various regions.
According to him, the success of this program really depends on implementation that is in accordance with the plans and targets that have been set.
"In order to ensure the sustainability of this Free Nutrition Food program, I also ask BGN to conduct a gradual audit so that the governance of this program remains strong and accountable," added Luhut.
Meanwhile, MBG has run in 38 provinces with 2 million beneficiaries, supported by 722 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) which play a role in maintaining food quality and ensuring smooth distribution.
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By the end of 2025, it is targeted that 32,000 SPPGs will operate to reach more people.
Luhut conveyed that the presence of the MBG program was not just a social program, but also a regional economic driver who had a real impact on improving people's welfare and encouraging more sustainable national economic growth.
"I see that the success of this program cannot be separated from President Prabowo's big vision in building a stronger and independent Indonesia," concluded Luhut.
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