Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is considering ways to expand the scheme by the end of this year to reach 82 million of Indonesia's 280 million population, much earlier than the initial target of 2029. - Photo: Reuters
JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia needs 100 trillion rupiah (US$6.11 billion) in additional budget to expand its free nutritious meals programme to reach about a quarter of its population by year-end, the head of the agency overseeing the programme said on Friday.
Dadan Hindayana told reporters President Prabowo Subianto is considering ways to expand the scheme by the end of this year to reach 82 million of Indonesia's 280 million population, much earlier than the initial target of 2029.
