Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs Strengthens Milk Cooperatives to Support Supply for BPJS Health Program

The Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs is strengthening milk cooperatives through modernization and integration with the Free Nutritious Meal Program to support national nutrition.

Panennews.com - The Ministry of Cooperatives is strengthening the role of milk cooperatives as the main supplier in supporting the Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG). This step is part of the government's strategy to build national food and nutrition independence by involving farmer cooperatives as drivers of the fresh milk supply chain. This commitment was conveyed by the Ministry of Cooperatives' Policy Advisor Koko Haryono during the launch of the Strengthening of Milk Cooperatives at the Livestock Farming Business Cooperative (KUTT) Suka Makmur, Pasuruan Regency, East Java. Read Also: Modern Dairy Farming in Brebes, Boosting National Milk Production Without Imports According to Koko, the strengthening of milk cooperatives is an important part of preparing the Golden Generation of Indonesia. Milk consumed by children, he said, must come from an ecosystem that involves smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and the processing industry. "The launch of the strengthening of milk ...