Jakarta, Feb. 15 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) asked the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) to prioritize pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and toddlers (Group 3B) in the Free Nutritional Meal Program (MBG), before targeting schools or students.

This request took into account varying interpretations encountered in the field. During the early stages of SPPG development, some partners worked directly with schools, but once the SPPG kitchen was established, the priority shifted to ensuring coverage for Group 3B.

"When the SPPG (MBG kitchen) was first established, some partners actively collaborated with schools. However, the focus should have been on targeting these vulnerable groups (toddlers, pregnant women, and bre...