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President Prabowo‘s Free Nutritious Meal Program Kicks Off, Boosts Local Employment
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In a significant move aligning with President Prabowo Subianto’s priorities, the Free Nutritious Meal (FNM) program began its nationwide implementation on Monday, January 6. Apart from ensuring balanced nutrition for students, the program is generating job opportunities across various regions.
In Boyolali, Central Java, around 150 locals have found employment through the Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) units. Sugiri, the overseer at Yayasan Bangun Gizi Nusantara—backed by Wong Solo Group—revealed that the initiative hires predominantly local residents to distribute free, nutritious meals across Ngemplak, Boyolali.
The two Gagaksipat SPPG units manage a workforce of approximately 150 local employees, who underwent standardization training by the National Nutrition Board. "In addition to providing children with better nutrition, this program also benefits local traders and creates jobs for community members," Sugiri explained.
A similar trend is observed in Semarang, Central Java. Amelia Widya Putri, head of Semarang’s SPPG unit, noted that the program has opened up new employment opportunities for local residents. "It generates local jobs, as we hire neighbors living nearby the service unit," she said.
Amelia emphasized the program’s dual benefits: addressing Indonesia’s child malnutrition rates and creating income sources for unit staff. Moreover, the program bolsters local economies by collaborating with nearby UMKMs, farmers, and farmers.
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(Source: Indonesia Detik – hal/ara)
