This was done to fulfill the promise made by Prabowo as President Gibran's running mate.
The free nutritious meal program will start Monday 22 July 2024.
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"(The free nutritious meal program) has been tried out in several places. Including in Solo, on Monday (22 July 2024) there will be a free lunch trial. I'll invite you later," he said in Solo, Thursday, July 18 2024.
Gibran emphasized that currently the budget for this program is still at IDR 15 thousand per child.
Including when it was tested, there was no reduction in budget allocation as is currently being advertised in the news.
In the trial of the free nutritious meal program, his party will involve a nutritionist.
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"There is no certainty regarding the (budget) reduction. (Trial evaluation?) Currently running smoothly, we involve many nutrition experts," he explained.
Gibran also asked for input from community members regarding the free nutritious meal program which is still being tested. Including those related to the budget.
"Rp. 15 thousand is ideal, but if there is input from parents, pupils, teachers, please submit it to us. Later I will invite you to try it. Next week it will be in Solo," he said.