Seribu Island Food Security, Maritime and Agriculture Sub-agency held training of agricultural product diversification at Sekaya Maritim Building, Kelapa Dua Island, Kelapa Island Urban Village, Seribu Utara Island Sub-district.

get material from competent chefs

Seribu Island Food Security, Maritime and Agriculture Sub-agency Head, Nurliati, said the program was attended by 40 participants of Jakpreneur, Wanita Tani Group (KWT), and PKK cadre in Kelapa Island and Harapan Island Urban Village.

"This training uses the raw material of Dutch Kepok Banana which is an endemic plant in the Seribu Islands," she said, Thursday (8/22).

Nurliati added that this training aims to educate participants to understand the nutritional content of food, while also helping family economic income, and fostering new entrepreneurship for the community.

"Participants get material from competent chefs who are experts in their fields," she added.

It is hoped participants are able to process agricultural products into nutritious, delicious, and contemporary food. So, it can also help overcome the problem of stunting.

Seribu Island Food Security, Maritime and Agriculture Sub-agency's Food Security Section Head, Parsan, said this is a yearly routine program.

"This training will be held from August 20-22, 2024. Participants will receive free cooking equipment in the form of gas stoves, gas cylinders, mixers, blenders, and others after the training.