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Indonesia Reopens registration for Public Kitchen partners Amid Rollback Concerns

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will resume accepting applications from organizations seeking to become public kitchen partners on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at midnight local time. Registration will be conducted exclusively through the BGN’s partner portal, located at https://mitra.bgn.go.id/.

The reopening comes as a response to a recent “rollback” policy that impacted a significant number of potential partners.This rollback involved reverting the status of applicants back to the preparation phase due to a lack of demonstrable development activity over a 30- to 45-day period.

“please register again at the partner portal, which we will reopen tonight at 00.00,” stated a senior official from the BGN during a press conference held on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Central Jakarta. “This will ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to register with the National Nutrition agency, and registration must occur solely through the Mitra Portal.”

According to data released by the BGN, 6,018 out of 18,955 partners in the preparation process were affected by the rollback as of August 31, 2025. however, 2,123 of those impacted were able to provide evidence of kitchen development, successfully restoring their status to the preparation stage.

Did you know? – The BGN’s Mitra Portal is the only official channel for registration. Applications submitted through other means will not be considered. The portal aims to streamline the process and ensure transparency.

Currently, 8,767 Public Kitchens (SPPG) are operational across Indonesia, with an additional 12,868 in the preparation phase. This leaves a remaining need for 3,786 SPPGs to reach the national target of 25,421.

“The remaining quota, now available due to the rollback policy, is approximately 3,786,” the official explained. “Previously,the SPPG quota throughout Indonesia was fully allocated,but the rollback has created new opportunities for partners.”

The BGN is emphasizing the importance of regional needs assessment during the registration process. The agency has compiled data outlining the specific SPPG requirements for each region. For example, aceh currently has a target of 628 SPPGs, with 290 already operating and 280 in preparation, leaving a remaining quota of just 58.

Pro tip: – Before registering, carefully review the BGN’s regional data to identify areas with available quotas.Focusing on underserved regions increases your request’s chances of approval.

In East Java, the remaining quota stands at 464 out of a total need of 3,695 SPPGs.West Java has a quota of 405 available for public kitchen construction, against a total regional need of 4,819 SPPGs.

“Partners should now focus on identifying areas where quotas remain available, rather than submitting applications without considering regional needs,” the official clarified. “District-level authorities will be providing more detailed data to facilitate this process.”

The BGN’s efforts to expand the network of public kitchens are crucial for addressing nutritional needs across Indonesia. As the situation evolves, continued monitoring and clear communication will be essential to ensure the program’s success.

Reader question: – What challenges do you anticipate organizations will face in demonstrating sufficient kitchen development within the 30-45 day timeframe? Share your thoughts.

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Why, Who, What, and How did it end?

Why: The BGN reopened registration for public kitchen partners to address a shortfall