Jakarta – The government, through the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), has confirmed full readiness for the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) at the beginning of 2026. A total of 19,188 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG), or MBG kitchens, are set to operate simultaneously starting January 8, 2026, with service coverage reaching approximately 55.1 million beneficiaries across various regions of Indonesia.
Head of the BGN, Dadan Hindayana, stated that this readiness is the result of gradual and well-measured efforts carried out throughout 2025. That year was utilized by the government to build a comprehensive foundation for MBG services, ranging from planning and infrastructure development to strengthening operational systems in the field.
“Throughout 2025, we focused on building a strong foundation. From 190 SPPGs at the beginning of the year to 19,188 SPPGs by the end of the year, this reflects massive and well-structured efforts to prepare MBG services,” Dadan said in his statement.
According to him, this achievement enables the MBG program to enter 2026 with a large-scale service rollout from day one. This is considered crucial so that the benefits of nutritional intervention can be felt broadly and evenly, especially by vulnerable groups such as students, pregnant women, and children.
“Starting January 8, 2026, MBG will immediately serve more than 55 million beneficiaries. In 2026, MBG will not only focus on nutritional interventions but also on improving the quality of SPPG services and strengthening nutrition education, so that the public gains a better understanding of how to choose healthy and nutritious food,” Dadan emphasized.
In line with this, Deputy Head of the BGN, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, affirmed that the implementation of MBG in 2026 will proceed according to the government’s original plan, without any changes in policy or implementation mechanisms. All stages of the program will continue to prioritize technical readiness and compliance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
“There are no special directives; God willing, it will proceed as usual,” Nanik said in Jakarta.
She also ensured that the MBG implementation schedule in schools remains unchanged and will begin simultaneously on January 8, 2026, throughout Indonesia.
“There have been no changes; it is still on schedule,” she said.
With the readiness of thousands of MBG kitchens and consistent policy certainty, the government is optimistic that the Free Nutritious Meal Program will become a strategic instrument in improving public nutrition while supporting the sustainable development of Indonesia’s human resources.