Zulhas Encourages Local Food Production to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program Zulhas encourages the village community to take an active role in food supply. Rep: Frederikus Dominggus Bata/ Red: Ahmad Fikri Noor

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Coordinating Minister for Food and Agriculture, Zulkifli Hasan, is urging local governments and village communities to strengthen local food production to support the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. He believes this policy not only improves the nutrition of the community but also strengthens the village economy through a fair and sustainable supply chain. Zulkifli explained that the nutritious meal program is designed to reach 82 million beneficiaries across Indonesia. The large daily food needs of the program, according to him, can become an economic opportunity for villages if they can provide foodstuffs such as eggs, fish, vegetables, and fruits independently. “There is a nutritious meal program that will benefit 82 million people. Imagine, if 82 million people receive benefits, one day one egg, we need 82 million eggs a day,” said Zulhas during his speech at the ESG Now Awards 2025 Republika at the Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta, on Wednesday ...