Indonesia's BGN Activates 953 New Free Nutritious Meal Kitchens Targeting 1.5 Million More Recipients
The National Nutrition Agency begins activating 953 new kitchens across 34 provinces and finalized financing rules capping kitchen operating costs at Rp3,000 per recipient.
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) began activating 953 new SPPG kitchens across 34 provinces in November, following 1,460 units activated in October, bringing the total to 2,413 kitchens within two months. The agency targets an additional 1.5 million beneficiaries, prioritizing remote outermost regions and areas with high stunting rates, according to deputy head Agustina Arumsari. Further activations of a similar scale are planned for the coming week.
Separately, BGN finalized financing guidelines reported on 3-4 November. Meal provision is set at Rp13,000 per small portion and Rp15,000 per large portion. Kitchen operating costs are capped at Rp3,000 per recipient, calculated based on the actual number of beneficiaries served. Partner incentives change from a fixed Rp6 million monthly rate to Rp2,000 per recipient, while distribution vehicles, buildings and equipment become partner obligations.
The guidelines were reported by multiple Indonesian media outlets, including CNN Indonesia and Warta Ekonomi.