President Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious goal to expand the Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis / MBG) to reach 82.9 million children nationwide by the end of 2025. During the 27th anniversary of the National Awakening Party (PKB), he highlighted the significance and urgency of this initiative. Prabowo shared a touching experience from his visit to Central Java, where he encountered overwhelming demand for the program. Touched by the children’s plea for nutritious meals, he instructed his team to accelerate the program’s implementation, aiming to reach 20 million children by mid-August. The president expressed hope that by December 2025, the program would benefit all 82.9 million children in Indonesia. This initiative has garnered international attention, with world leaders expressing interest and admiration for Indonesia’s commitment to addressing child hunger and malnutrition. Prabowo emphasized the need to deliver tangible results and invited accountability for the program’s progress. The Free Nutritious Meal Program aligns with his broader vision to eliminate child hunger, malnutrition, and educational disparities, ensuring every child has the nourishment necessary to thrive and succeed.
Prabowo Aims to Provide Free Nutritious Meals for 82.9 Million Children
