Dadan Hindayana2
Dadan Hindayana | |
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| File:Dadan Hindayana, Kepala BGN (2024).png Dadan Hindayana as Head of the National Nutrition Agency in 2025 | |
| 1st Head of the National Nutrition Agency | |
| In office 22 October 2024 – 2 June 2026 | |
| President | Prabowo Subianto |
| Succeeded by | Nanik Sudaryati Deyang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1968 Ciamis Regency, West Java, Indonesia |
| Alma mater | Bogor Agricultural University |
| Occupation | Entomologist, academic, bureaucrat |
Dadan Hindayana (born 10 December 1968) is an Indonesian entomologist, academic, and government official. He served as the inaugural Head of the National Nutrition Agency from 22 October 2024 until 2 June 2026 under the administration of Prabowo Subianto.
Prior to entering government service, Dadan built a career as a researcher and professor specializing in entomology. He was a lecturer and academic administrator at Bogor Agricultural University and became widely known for his research on agricultural insects and biological pest control.
Following the inauguration of Prabowo Subianto as President of Indonesia, Dadan was appointed the first Head of the National Nutrition Agency, a newly established institution responsible for implementing the government's national nutrition programs, including the Free Nutritious Meals Program.
During his tenure, he worked alongside Lodewyk Pusung and later Nanik Sudaryati Deyang as deputy heads of the agency. On 2 June 2026, he was succeeded by Nanik Sudaryati Deyang as Head of the National Nutrition Agency.
Life
Education
Dadan Hindayana was born in Garut, West Java, Indonesia. He completed his secondary education at Cimindi State Senior High School in Bandung Regency (now SMA Negeri 13 Bandung) in 1986, where he was a classmate of Agus Subiyanto, the future Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.
He earned a bachelor's degree in Plant Protection from Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) in 1990. He later pursued graduate studies in Germany, obtaining a master's degree in Applied Entomology from the University of Bonn in 1997 and a doctoral degree from Leibniz University Hannover in 2000.
From his undergraduate studies through his doctoral research, Hindayana specialized in the field of entomology, the scientific study of insects.
Career
Hindayana began his professional career as a lecturer at Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), where he later held several strategic administrative positions. He served as Secretary of the Office for the Preparation of Autonomy Implementation (2001–2002), Director of the Directorate of Institutional Development and Supporting Enterprises (2003–2008), and Acting Director of the Directorate of Cooperation (2007–2008).
His academic career continued when he became Chairman of the College of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (STPK) Banau in North Halmahera Regency, serving from 2014 to 2022.
On 19 August 2024, Hindayana was appointed by President Joko Widodo as the inaugural Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), becoming the first leader of the newly established institution. He retained the position during the administration of President Prabowo Subianto.
On 2 June 2026, he was removed from office as Head of the National Nutrition Agency and was subsequently detained in connection with a corruption case.
Honours and awards
- Bintang Mahaputera (Grand Star of Merit), awarded by the President of Indonesia in 2025.[1]
- Bintang Jasa Utama (Principal Service Star), awarded by the President of Indonesia in 2026.[2]
- People of the Year Award (Public Health Movement category), presented by Metro TV in 2025.[3]
Case
On 3 June 2026, Hindayana was named a suspect and detained by the Attorney General's Office of Indonesia in connection with an alleged corruption case involving the management of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program at the National Nutrition Agency (BGN). Prosecutors alleged irregularities in the procurement of several items, including electric motorcycles, footwear, and televisions, resulting in suspected markups in procurement costs.[4][5]
Controversies
Several statements and policies made by Hindayana during his tenure as Head of the National Nutrition Agency attracted public attention and controversy, including:
Two litres of milk per day
During a working visit to the Syaichona Muhammad Cholil Islamic Boarding School in Bangkalan, Hindayana stated that he consumed two litres of milk per day. The remark was criticized by some members of the public as unrealistic and unrelated to the discussion at hand. Hindayana later clarified that the statement reflected his personal experience and was not an official recommendation of the National Nutrition Agency.[6]
Free Nutritious Meals during Ramadan
Hindayana announced that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program would continue during the month of Ramadan under a modified distribution mechanism. The policy generated considerable public discussion and debate regarding its implementation.[7]
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