New head of Indonesia’s free meals programme quits after 45 days citing health reasons, as budget cuts loom
Nanik Sudaryati Deyang has resigned as head of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency after 45 days, citing a heart condition. Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono has been appointed as her successor to oversee the government's free meals programme.
Why it matters
The leadership change occurs amid reports of budget cuts to a flagship government initiative, raising questions about the programme's future stability.
Nanik Sudaryati Deyang on Wednesday (Jul 22) said that she has a heart condition and that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved her resignation as head of the National Nutrition Agency.
Newly appointed National Nutrition Agency head Nanik Sudaryati Deyang (left) with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Nanik announced her resignation on Jul 22, 2026, citing health reasons. (Photo: Facebook/Naniek Sudaryati Deyang)
JAKARTA: The newly appointed head of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN), which runs President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free meals programme , has resigned after 45 days in the role, with the initiative reportedly set to see further budget cuts.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Jul 22), Nanik Sudaryati Deyang said she was stepping down for health reasons, revealing that she has a heart condition and would be travelling overseas the same day to seek a second medical opinion.
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