Jakarta Set to Launch Nutritious Meal Program for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
The Jakarta Provincial Government is gearing up to implement a free, nutritious meal program for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. The ‘Makan Bergizi Gratis’ (MBG) program is currently in the planning phase, with the focus on finalizing the food distribution scheme from Satuan Pelayanan Penuhin Gizi (SPPG) to the beneficiaries.
Marulina Dewi, Head of Cooperation with Regional Governments, announced this at Taman Margasatwa Ragunan in South Jakarta on Wednesday (8/1/2025). She revealed that the Jakarta Provincial Government is working with SPPG heads and the National Nutrition Board (Badan Gizi Nasional) to refine the program’s blueprint.
"For pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, we are currently working with SPPG heads and the BGN to create the most effective implementation and distribution plan, from the kitchen to the beneficiaries," Marulina explained.
In addition to the program for maternal health, preparations are also underway to launch MBG for schoolchildren in Jakarta. Marulina confirmed that the program has already reached out to numerous schools and thousands of students on its first day of implementation.
"On the first day of the MBG program, we’ve already covered 41 schools with a total of 12,054 students," she noted.
The Jakarta Provincial Government, led by provincial governors and vice-governors, along with ministers and deputy ministers, has conducted site visits to multiple SPPGs across the city to oversee the smooth operation of the program.
Source: Detik