Southwest Papua Governor Elisa Kambu elaborated here on Monday that the formation of this task force is crucial to ensure that this national program can be implemented in six districts and cities.
"This task force will collaborate with the National Nutrition Agency (BGN)," Kambu remarked.
He noted that provincial, district, and city governments would assist in constructing infrastructure, such as road access to the nutrition kitchens, water supply, and other supporting facilities, to ensure the program's smooth operation throughout the region.
"This is the responsibility of local governments to ensure the program runs throughout the region," he stated.
Later, he stated that once the task force team is established, monitoring will be conducted to map out the needs and responsibilities of local and central governments.
"In principle, we continue to support the national program according to our financial capabilities," he stated.
He highlighted that the priority MBG recipients are those in dire need, such as schools in remote areas.
The MBG implementation in Sorong District currently targets 10 schools in the sub-districts of Aimas, Mariat, and Mayamuk.
The target for MBG recipients in educational institutions in Sorong District is 28,341 students spread across 288 educational units, ranging from early childhood education to high school levels.
Meanwhile, in Sorong City, the MBG program has been implemented in only eight schools, with one healthy kitchen, aiming to reach 43,407 students across 249 schools.
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