The strategy of the new BGN head Nanik S Deyang, one of them is to renovate the kitchen.

Jakarta - Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Nanik S. Deyang revealed a number of new strategies for kitchen management. One of them is the temporary closure of new kitchens for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.

The government wants to first arrange 27,877 kitchens that are already operating. Nanik said the number was recorded based on a virtual account as of today. This was conveyed by Nanik at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Monday, June 8.

According to Nanik, BGN needs to ensure that the existing kitchens are in accordance with the needs of the beneficiaries or are actually piling up in certain areas. He gave an example of the need to remap kitchen needs in areas such as Central Java and DKI Jakarta.

BGN will see whether the number of kitchens in certain areas is sufficient, excessive, or still lacking. Nanik emphasized that the government does not want to rush to open new kitchens before knowing the actual needs in the field.

In addition, BGN is also looking for non-APBN schemes for the MBG Kitchen, including investors and grants. Nanik said there were investors who had built kitchens in a number of areas. For areas that have not been touched by investors, BGN will look for other patterns of cooperation.

He said the kitchen model did not have to be built new by the government. In certain areas, existing facilities can be used if they meet the needs.

Nanik gave an example of remote areas such as small islands with very few students. In such conditions, a canteen or communal kitchen can be an alternative.