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BGN expands information access to strengthen free meal program

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Lintang Budiyanti, Raka Adji

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is continuing to expand public access to information as part of its efforts to boost transparency, accountability, and public participation in the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.

"Information transparency is not merely an administrative obligation, but a vital pillar in achieving transparent, accountable, and participatory governance," BGN Deputy Head Trenggono said on his official Instagram account, as confirmed in Jakarta on Saturday.

He outlined the agency’s public information strategy, particularly in overseeing the MBG program's transition from phase 1.0 to 2.0.

The second phase focuses on strengthening governance and comprehensive risk mitigation, which includes closing loopholes for irregularities, raising food hygiene and sanitation standards, and reinforcing public complaint channels.

"BGN is also working to ensure that every policy and program implementation can be monitored and accessed by the public, so that the MBG program delivers optimal benefits," he remarked.

By strengthening information transparency, BGN hopes the public will actively participate in overseeing the program's execution and help drive a more transparent and responsible rollout of the free meal initiative.

BGN provides several complaint channels, including the Indonesian Nutrition Complaint Center (SAGI) via the 127 hotline, SP4N-LAPOR! BGN, and the Integrated Service Center at the BGN headquarters by appointment.

In addition, specifically for the school-based MBG rollout, BGN has opened a dedicated communication channel for teachers to submit complaints, feedback, findings, or reports regarding the program's implementation.

Teachers can submit any information regarding the MBG program's implementation via email at saluran_gurupicMBG@bgn.go.id.

These channels are part of BGN’s efforts to strengthen oversight while encouraging transparency and public participation in carrying out the national nutrition improvement program.

Targeting millions of beneficiaries nationwide, the MBG program was launched in early 2025 as a flagship initiative of the Prabowo Subianto administration to improve the nutritional status of toddlers, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and school-age children.

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