Indonesia, April 17 -- The Free Nutritious Food (MBG) program in schools is needed by nearly 65 percent of Indonesians due to its nutritional and economic benefits, according to Sony Sanjaya, Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).

"According to a survey, some 65 percent of Indonesians need the MBG program," Sanjaya stated at an MBG program coordination meeting here on Friday.

The number is consistent with the program's primary objectives of fostering a healthy and quality younger generation while simultaneously contributing to the national economy through regional development.

Sanjaya said that to ensure quality, nutritious food for schoolchildren, BGN will take preventive measures against implementation errors, including ...