Free Nutritional Meal Program: A Sustainable Solution or Just a Gimmick ?

Free Nutritional Meal Program: A Sustainable Solution or Just a Gimmick?

Author, Abah Roy

The Free Nutritional Meal Program is an ideal policy to improve public welfare, especially for vulnerable groups such as school children, the elderly, and the poor.

However, its effectiveness and sustainability must be tested concretely so that it does not just become a political gimmick.

If managed properly, this program can improve public health, reduce malnutrition rates, and encourage productivity.

However, without careful planning, this program has the potential to cause dependency and misuse of the budget.

Uneven distribution, poor food quality, and weak supervision can hinder its success.

The sustainability of this program is highly dependent on budget stability, a transparent management system, and government and community support.

Regular evaluation is also needed so that this program can continue to be improved and expanded. If

all these factors are considered, Free Nutritional Meal can be a real solution for people’s welfare.

However, if it only becomes a political project without careful planning, then this program is at risk of stopping in the middle of the road.

Cirebon City, 02/04/2025

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