Jakarta, Oct. 12 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Immigration and Corrections said empowering inmates through agricultural programs would help strengthen national food security, in line with President Prabowo Subianto's "Astacita" development agenda.

Director of Security and Intelligence Tatan Dirsan Atmaja said Sunday that engaging inmates in food production not only supports self-sufficiency but also helps maintain order and discipline in correctional facilities.

"Effective mentoring directly correlates with better security and order in detention and juvenile correction centers," Atmaja said in a statement.

He added that the ministry is implementing food security initiatives under 13 acceleration programs introduced by Minister of Immigrat...