Surabaya, July 7 -- The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is projected to significantly improve the quality of Indonesian human resources over the next 15-20 years, according to an official from the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).

"In addition to improving children's nutritional intake, the MBG program is also expected to continuously support economic growth," BGN representative Alwin Supriyadi said during an event held to promote the program in Surabaya, East Java, on Monday.

Highlighting the program's economic impact, he informed that the government expects the free meals initiative to boost the welfare of farmers, ranchers, and fishermen by engaging them as suppliers of food ingredients.

He added that these groups can channel the...