Bogor, West Java (ANTARA) – The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) reported that public investment reaching Rp54 trillion has been utilized to build kitchens for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, also known as Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG), across Indonesia.“Approximately Rp54 trillion in investor funds have moved into the SPPG development sector,” BGN Head Dadan Hindayana said during the inauguration of SPPG Cijujung 03 here on Wednesday.Hindayana said that to date 27 thousand SPPG units have been operating from Sabang to Merauke, and all were built through public investment and partners.He explained that SPPG development by communities is far faster than relying solely on government funding. In 2025, BGN had a budget of Rp6 trillion, but could only build 315 units, and not all of which are operational.In contrast, investor involvement enables the quick expansion of MBG kitchens on a massive scale across regions.Hindayana noted that during construction, a single SPPG unit can absorb 15 to 20 local workers and stimulate the need for materials in the area.Once operational, each SPPG manages a budget of Rp1 billion per month, with 70 percent allocated to purchase raw materials from farmers, breeders, fishers, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).Meanwhile, 20 percent is used for operations, including paying local volunteers between Rp2.4 million and Rp3.2 million per person, and 10 percent for investment returns.“Now agricultural products are no longer wasted, all are utilized optimally,” he said.He added that the MBG program has involved 1.1 million volunteers nationwide and benefited about 62 million recipients, including pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and toddlers.