"UPF" JSC (UPF, Fund) is increasingly introducing modern technologies and digital solutions in order to improve the level of interaction with the population.  In January 2025, about 10.6 million services were provided to the population. Of the total number of services provided since the beginning of the year, more than 2.3 million were provided in electronic format, and 8.1 million. services were provided automatically. Thus, the share of automatic, electronic and remote services was 99.1% of the total number of services provided. About 98.0 thousand services were provided in a day format, including 95.4 thousand services carried out directly in the Fund's offices.Let us remind you that all pension accounts are opened automatically when the first contribution to the UPF is received. Also, target requirements and target savings are automatically calculated for participants of the "National Fund for Children" program.During the reporting period, the total number of individual pension accounts (IPAs) opened automatically for all types of pension contributions, including conditional pension accounts (IPAs opened as a result of the employer's transfer of the PFPA) and target savings accounts (SPAs opened within the framework of the "National Fund for Children" program), reached 404.5.  Receiving an extract from an individual pension account, conditional pension account (IPA), as well as a target savings account (TSA) remains the most popular service category. Since the beginning of the year, about 2.8 million extracts from IPAs, SPAs, and TSAs have been issued. More than 2.1 million of them were processed electronically, and more than 605.5 thousand were processed automatically.In addition to receiving an extract from the Personal Account on the Fund's website and mobile application, depositors (beneficiaries) have the opportunity to use such services as making changes and additions to their details, obtaining a certificate of account availability, submitting an application for the appointment of pension payments in connection with the establishment of disability of group 1 or 2 for an indefinite period or on voluntary pension contributions. They can also track the status of an application for the payment of pension contributions, transfer part of savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), calculate the estimated future pension using a pension calculator, etc. services are available 24/7 anywhere in the world.  In January 2025, more than 14.1 thousand applications for changing details were received, of which 13.1 thousand were submitted at the Fund's offices. By contacting UAPF specialists for any type of service, depositors can usually receive additional advice on the formation of savings. As part of the information and explanatory work, 3.2 thousand field presentations were held, which were attended by about 68.4 thousand people. More than 4.1 thousand materials were published in the media on the messages of the Pension Fund. The number of applications received through feedback channels from depositors and beneficiaries is about 65.0 thousand. We remind you that any company can apply for a presentation and consultation on the issues of the accumulative pension system by visiting the Fund's office. To do this, you need to call the contact center at 1418, contact the Fund's website or mobile application. Consulting services of the Pension Fund can be obtained through messengers (+WhatsApp and Viber chatbots at 7 777 000 14 18), from the contact center at 1418 (calls are free within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official pages of the Pension Fund on social networks such as Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, X (Twitter), Telegram, Odnoklassniki.   The UAPF was established on August 22, 2013 on the basis of the "GNPF" APF" JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan through the State Property and Privatization Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan carries out the trust management of the pension assets of the UAPF. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF collects mandatory pension contributions, mandatory employer pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation on the guaranteed deposit transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory deposit guarantee in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory deposit guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", takes into account and accounts for it, ensures the implementation of pension payments.The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target claims, accounting and accrual of target savings (NS) to target savings accounts, crediting NS payments to their recipient's bank accounts, and accounting for NS returns in accordance with the procedure determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the "National Fund for Children" program (more details are available on the website www.enpf.kz).  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/945763

  On the eve of World Civil Defense Day and the 30th anniversary of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan climbed the Big Almaty Peak, located at an altitude of 3,680 meters above sea level.  The highlight of the ascent to the peak was the hoisting of a thematic flag with the slogan "Civil Defense - the Guarantee of Public Safety". The purpose of this event was to draw public attention to the issues of citizen safety and strengthen the authority of civil defense bodies.  The event was attended by employees of the Almaty Department of Emergency Situations, the Republican Emergency Response Team, the Center for Disaster Medicine, the Kazavi Rescue and Kazseldenkorgau branches of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.  “This climb is not just a physical test, it is a sign of our readiness to ensure the safety of people in any situation and our unity in our work,” - said Vadim Pak, one of the participants in the climb, the head of the rescue department of the team.  This event demonstrates the unity and professionalism of all structures working in the field of emergency situations and reminds us of the importance of civil defense in ensuring the safety of the population.  “We are proud of our profession and the fact that we can help people in the most difficult situations. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of civil defense, today we have taken another step towards strengthening it,” said Alisher Tuteshev, a senior officer of the Civil Defense Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/945088

  On February 24, a working meeting of the Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Batyrbek Abdishev with representatives of the International Scientific and Technical Center (ISTC) was held at the Strategic Planning and Operational Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.   During the working meeting, the possibilities of the Ministry of Emergency Situations participating in the joint project of the ISTC and the European Union "System for Monitoring Radiation and Heavy Metals in Central Asian Waters" were discussed, which is aimed at assessing and improving existing national systems using standardized technologies and decision-making processes at the regional and national levels.  During the discussion, the main goals, expected results and key milestones of the implementation of this project in the Central Asian region were reviewed, and the effective cooperation of the ISTC with the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on the installation of seismological sensors was noted.  A short tour of the situation room of the Strategic Planning and Operational Management Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations was held for the ISTC representatives, during which modern technologies for management and operational response in crisis situations, as well as risk monitoring and forecasting systems, were demonstrated.  Vice Minister: "Developing international cooperation in the field of risk monitoring and forecasting will contribute to increasing the security and stability of the region. The introduction of advanced technologies and the exchange of experience will allow us to improve emergency response and prevention systems." In addition, the work of the Kazakhstani flood forecasting and modeling information system "Tasqyn", which allows calculating water flow into the reservoir, determining the volume of spring floods and modeling flood zones, and the earthquake forecasting system based on artificial intelligence were presented.  Following the meeting, the parties confirmed the importance of international cooperation in the field of environmental safety and rapid response to potential threats in order to enhance the sustainable development of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/945227

  An agreement was signed in Beijing between the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observation and Research of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Institute of Geophysics of the Earthquake Agency of the People's Republic of China. The document covers data exchange, integration of early warning systems for severe earthquakes, and joint monitoring of seismic activity.  "This agreement is an important step in the development of international cooperation in the field of seismology of Kazakhstan. Joint work with Chinese partners will allow us to improve earthquake forecasting and warning. This will allow us to respond promptly to threats and protect the lives of citizens," Daulet Sarsenbayev, Director of the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observation and Research of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, noted.  The signing ceremony took place during the visit of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev to the China Earthquake Agency. During the event, the Kazakhstani delegation got acquainted with new developments and technologies of China in the field of seismic safety, which opens up prospects for cooperation and exchange of experience.  The agreement will allow specialists from both countries to exchange seismic information in real time, which will increase the effectiveness of earthquake forecasting and mitigating their consequences. This will provide citizens with more accurate and timely notification of possible natural disasters.  28 monitoring and early warning stations for severe earthquakes operate in Almaty. It is planned to install another 30 stations in 2025, and an additional 40 stations by the end of 2026, which will significantly improve the security system and population protection.  The agreement opens up new opportunities to strengthen seismic safety and protect citizens from risks associated with seismic activity.           Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/945485

Our country celebrates March 1 - Thanksgiving Day. This year, the celebration of Thanksgiving Day in Astana will be remembered by another important event - the start of events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. Dozens of various sports, cultural and educational events will be held in Astana on the occasion of the anniversary, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.During the holidays, cultural, sports, educational organizations, the capital's AKP and other institutions are preparing various events for residents and guests of the city. On the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, thematic exhibitions aimed at developing customs and traditions and various ways of expressing gratitude, educational classes for children and students are being held in Astana. In general, all the planned events will contribute to the unification of society around the values ​​of independence, the strengthening of national unity and patriotism. On February 27, the AMANAT party and the capital's voluntary youth organizations will traditionally help the elderly and fill their yards. On this day, the ANC's traditional charity event will be held at the nursing home. A concert will be organized for the public and national dishes from ethnocultural associations will be tasted. Also, on February 27, a charity event called "30 Years of Unity and Solidarity" will be held at school No. 43 in the capital for children from socially disadvantaged families. On February 28, thematic classes "30 Years of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan" will be held in the city's schools. Throughout Nauryz, meetings with veterans and ANC activists, various events will be organized in schools.On March 1, the solemn events in the capital will begin with an important event: the opening ceremony of the memorial plaque "30 years of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan" dedicated to the anniversary of the ANC will take place in the House of Friendship. This will be followed by an international round table, during which the congratulatory speech of the President of Kazakhstan on the anniversary of the Assembly will be read. This event will be the official start of the year dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Kazakh People's Republic.After that, the participants of the round table will visit the "Thank you to the Kazakh people" monument, where a solemn wreath-laying ceremony will be held.In addition, a video challenge with congratulations from young people of different ethnic groups will begin on social networks.Another important event is the launch of the "Caravan of Charity" campaign aimed at supporting needy groups of the population.On this day, March 1, a festive concert with the participation of creative groups will be held at the House of Friendship. A festive table will be organized for children.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/945409

This year, it is planned to open about 1,500 new places in kindergartens in the East Kazakhstan region. The regional akimat discussed the implementation of the regional roadmap for the national report "Quality Education Accessible to Every Child."The main topics are the opening of new places in kindergartens and schools, the development of inclusive and additional education, as well as the modernization of school infrastructure.According to Inessa Chernysheva, the head of the East Kazakhstan Region Education Department, last year 1,970 new places were opened in the region, and in 2025 it is planned to add another 1,499 places, 127 of which are already ready. However, the number of children waiting for kindergarten in the region is much higher - about 2,000 children aged 2-3.- For the convenience of parents, we are introducing the "Kindergarten" digital platform, where you can register and put children in the queue. A digital child development map has also been introduced into the educational process. 10 qualification centers have been opened to train teachers. In March, we will launch a pilot project on voucher financing in Ust-Kamenogorsk, - said Inessa Aleksandrovna.There are 343 schools in the region, most of which are small-sized. There are no emergency or three-shift schools, but the shortage of places exceeds 6 thousand. In 2024, a new school for 600 places was opened in Ust-Kamenogorsk, and this year two more schools for 500 places are planned to be built. In addition, the construction of five comfortable schools for 2,100 places has been completed, and the construction of two schools for 900 places is ongoing.The school infrastructure is also being upgraded. Canteens, libraries and classrooms have been renovated in 50 schools. All schools are connected to the Internet, and 109 schools will be included in the "Social Wallet" system. This initiative will allow low-income families to receive state support for the purchase of school uniforms and school supplies.In the 2023-2024 academic year, 2.6 billion tenge was attracted from sponsors to the education sector. This year, 21 schools in the region will undergo major repairs. In total, about 5 billion tenge will be needed to modernize the schools.As part of the Year of Working Professions, "Future Specialists" specialized training centers will begin to open in regional schools from September 2024. These centers will be created in accordance with the personnel needs of each district.Regional akim Nurymbet Saktaganov noted that there are accumulated problems in the education sector in the region and called on the management to organize the work effectively. He also said that the issue of discipline in schools should not be ignored.- The effectiveness of the work of directors is assessed not only by the results of the UNT, but also by how organized and disciplined the children are. If we do not pay attention to coordinating work in this area, it is difficult to talk about raising a worthy generation, - said the regional akim.Another topical issue is the development of inclusive education. More than 12 thousand children with special educational needs live in the region. They are served by 4 psychological-medical-pedagogical counseling centers and 5 special kindergartens. In addition, psychological-pedagogical correctional offices have been opened in 9 districts. It is planned to open new such offices in Katonkaragay and Markakol districts in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/945471

In the East Kazakhstan Region, the prosecutor's office and the drug crime countermeasures department are conducting extensive work to identify and suppress drug trafficking. As a result, 17 criminal cases have been registered in Ust-Kamenogorsk since the beginning of the year, 7 cases have been sent to court, 10 people have been convicted, more than 6 kilograms of synthetic drugs and 78 kg of marijuana have been confiscated.This was announced today by Sergey Uporov, senior prosecutor of the Ust-Kamenogorsk city prosecutor's office, at a meeting with students at the Ust-Kamenogorsk Polytechnic College.According to Yermek Askarov, head of the department of the Regional Youth Resource Center, which organized the event, "No way to drug abuse!" As part of the republican campaign, volunteers from the regional front office, together with representatives of the regional prosecutor's office and specialists from the Department for Combating Drug Crimes of the Police Department, removed more than 100 graffiti advertising drug addiction and carried out explanatory work.During the event, explanatory work was carried out on responsibility for drug crimes and information was provided on how young people are drawn into crime.- Since the beginning of last year, the regional prosecutor's office, together with the Department for Combating Drug Crimes, has suspended the work of more than 100 drug websites. Also, measures are being taken to identify people involved in drug transportation and distribution, drug warehouse owners, those hiding drug packaging, and leaders of organized criminal groups. In addition, raids are being carried out in each district of the city against drug advertising. Work in this direction will continue in the future, - said Senior Prosecutor Sergey Uporov.According to official data, more than 18 thousand drug addicts are registered in Kazakhstan, but the actual number may reach 150 thousand. According to the prosecutor's office, today 900 people are registered with a drug addiction diagnosis in Ust-Kamenogorsk, including 36 minors.Everyone knows the harm of drugs, but despite this, the number of drug addicts is increasing every year.– Drugs are a very dangerous poison that completely destroys the body. Addiction can sometimes occur after just one use. The causes of death among drug addicts are HIV, hepatitis, stroke, heart failure, liver and kidney failure. At first, drugs can give a person a false sense of alertness. But soon serious consequences such as lethargy, depression, muscle cramps, insomnia, and complete weakening of the body appear. To get rid of these symptoms, a person uses drugs again, thus falling into the trap of addiction. Children of drug addicts are often born with physical and mental defects. Currently, more than 1,300 drug addicts are registered in the region. Of these, 900 people are in Ust-Kamenogorsk. In addition to medical treatment, drug addicts are provided with psychological assistance. This helps them return to a normal life, - noted Zoya Vladimirovna, a narcologist at the Mental Health Center.According to world statistics, only one in 10 drug addicts successfully undergoes rehabilitation. According to experts, synthetic drugs are dozens of times more dangerous than heroin. On average, their users do not live more than five years.Illegal possession and distribution of drugs is punishable by imprisonment for a period of 5 to 10 years and confiscation of property.In the case of distribution in public places, the punishment includes imprisonment for a period of 10 to 15 years. If drugs are distributed as part of a criminal group, in educational institutions or sold to minors, a term of imprisonment of 15 to 20 years or life imprisonment is imposed.The people most often involved in drug crimes are young people aged 18 to 35. The Prosecutor General's Office's "No Drug Addiction" project is being implemented in the country. This project is aimed at conducting preventive measures among young people, identifying resources for selling drugs online, removing graffiti advertising prohibited substances, and other measures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/945601

On February 26, precipitation in the form of rain is expected in Almaty in the morning, changing to wet snow in the evening, which will end early on February 27, with the air temperature at night dropping to -3...-5 degrees of frost, and +1...+3 degrees of heat during the day.In this regard, the city's public utilities will be switched to work in an enhanced mode, and around-the-clock duty of drivers, machine operators and road workers will be organized at production bases. In order to prevent ice phenomena in the areas before the onset of snowfall, 204 sand spreaders will be on duty. It is planned to treat the main highways with liquid reagents in advance before snowfall. It is planned to involve 624 units of special equipment and 1,380 road workers around the clock.In addition, 46 operational brigades will be deployed to patrol the condition of the road surface to prevent and remove ice on dangerous sections of roads, on descents, ascents, and exits from intersections. A 24-hour duty will be organized in the district akimats to monitor the work process.Due to the expected icing on the carriageway of roads and ice on sidewalks, we ask drivers and pedestrians to take precautions. We advise drivers to reduce speed, increase the distance between cars, and avoid sharp maneuvers.People with little driving experience should abandon driving and switch to public transport. Pedestrians should take precautions when walking on sidewalks due to the formation of ice.Dear city residents! Be careful on the streets, do not risk your life.Department of Communal Infrastructure DevelopmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/945369

Each school graduate was offered the opportunity to consciously choose their future profession and get acquainted with the most popular ones on the labor market.Akim of Aktobe region AskhatShakharov visited the exhibition and emphasized the need to widely promote technical and labor specialties among young people.According to him, the development of labor specialties is a key factor in the region's economic growth, and the training of qualified specialists is one of the main tasks of the education system.The exhibition brought together 21 enterprises, 40 colleges and social partners of the region. 9th grade students from all schools in the city were invited to it. The "Professional Open Square" event presented the best practices of colleges and demonstrated the possibilities of cooperation between enterprises and educational institutions of the region. Master classes were organized for students in the following labor specialties: turner, tailor, hairdresser, driver, electrician and others. Participants not only got acquainted with the specialties, but also tried them out in practice, and learned the skills necessary for various professions. The exhibition helped technical and vocational education institutions to present their achievements and innovations. For example, the European Higher College of Economics, Business and Law demonstrated a voice-controlled humanoid robot and a robot dog. They can be used in the hotel industry, assisting people with disabilities, and in search and rescue operations.The Kobda Multidisciplinary College held master classes in woodworking for furniture making, allowing participants to try out their turning skills. Shalkar Polytechnic College introduced students to the technique of wool painting and felt making.The exhibition paid special attention to rare specialties and professions for young people with special educational needs.Representatives of the enterprise discussed the possibility of concluding tripartite agreements with colleges and students, paving the way for facilitating the employment of these graduates.In addition, a job fair was organized as part of the exhibition. Participants got acquainted with the offers of employers and received advice on writing a resume, preparing for an interview, legal procedures in the labor market, and employment conditions.Askhat Shakharov, who visited the “Professional Open Square”, noted that working specialties open up great opportunities for the region.“Our task is not only to provide young people with high-quality professional education, but also to create conditions for their employment. Working specialties are in demand, stable and provide broad opportunities for the development of the region. "Within the framework of the Year of Workers and Craftsmen declared by the President, we give priority to the development of workers and craftswomen. In this regard, the task is to provide colleges with modern equipment. Currently, we are developing programs to equip 10 colleges. We need to prepare competitive and in-demand workers," the regional governor said.This exhibition was an important step in attracting young people to technical professions, and also demonstrated real opportunities for professional growth and career development. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/944864

18.02.ASTANAThe Tasqyn system for flood forecasting and modeling has been put into production. Today, flood modeling is being conducted at 142 water stations on 128 sections of rivers. 114 specialists from Kazsuchar branches and basin inspections conduct daily analysis of data from water stations and enter it into the system.18.02.KYZYLORDA REGIONBy the end of March, 1.6 billion cubic meters of water were sent to the North Aral Sea. It should be noted that from October 2024 to January of this year, more than 1 billion cubic meters of water were sent to the North Aral Sea. This is 100 million cubic meters more than the previously planned volume.20.02.ASTANAAs part of flood preparation, 84 new equipment was provided to Kazsuchar branches. Among them are 8 truck cranes, 14 dump trucks, 7 tractors, 23 loaders and 32 gazelle vehicles. The modernization of the fleet of special equipment will allow to strengthen control over water management facilities and ensure uninterrupted operation of infrastructure, increase the efficiency and quality of work.19.02.ZHAMBYL REGIONThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation held a seminar on water conservation in 5 regions. During the meetings, best practices in water conservation in the country were presented and information was provided on state support measures.17.02.ASTANAThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to release 2.5 billion cubic meters of water this year to preserve the local ecosystem. This will improve the ecological situation and water supply in areas located near water sources.17.02.ZHETISU REGIONThe Kazsuchar branch in Zhetisu region inspected electrical equipment and lifting mechanisms as part of preparations for the flood season. Special equipment and vehicles, 372 tons of gravel, 250 tons of sand, 800 tons of soil and 16 tons of fuel and lubricants were prepared.20.02.PAVLODAR REGIONThe Kazsuchar branch in Pavlodar region cleared the entrances to dams and hydraulic structures from snow as part of preparations for the flood season. 11 pieces of special equipment were prepared.20.02.ALMATY REGIONThe D. Kunayev Greater Almaty Canal branch used special equipment to clear thick layers of ice on the Assy River in order to prevent flooding. In addition, reinforcement work was carried out on the Koram main canal.21.02.KARAGANDA REGIONThe Kazsuchar branch in the Karaganda region cleared snow from reservoirs and access roads in preparation for the flood season, and contracts were signed for the supply of inert materials to facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/943989

The Kazsuchar branch in the Turkestan region is carrying out mechanical cleaning work on the Kamashak canal in preparation for the irrigation season. The total length of the canal, located in the Tolebi district, is 13.7 kilometers. It should be noted that the reservoirs in the south of the country are operating in water collection mode.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/945136

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the akimat of the Turkestan region jointly organized a press tour of the agro-industrial facilities of the region. As part of the event, media representatives got acquainted with leading projects aimed at developing agriculture and the food industry.A large-scale feedlot complex for 50,000 heads of cattle is being built in the village of Kozhatogay, Arys district. The project, worth 16.2 billion tenge, is being implemented by "Turkestan Agro.kz" LLP. To date, about 600 heads have been brought to the site within the first stage, by the end of the year the number of livestock will be increased to 15,000 heads, and in 2026-2027 - to 35,000 heads. The fodder base will be provided by growing fodder crops on an area of ​​​​4,710 hectares using sprinkler irrigation technology. At the "King Milk" plant, journalists got acquainted with the production of camel milk powder. Since February 2022, the enterprise has been processing more than 70 tons of milk per year. The plant is equipped with modern digital equipment, and the production process complies with international standards. The finished product is sold in the regions of Kazakhstan, as well as exported to near and far abroad. In the Sairam district, journalists visited several agro-industrial complexes, including the "Gen Group Kazakhstan" banana greenhouse complex. Banana varieties adapted to the climate of Kazakhstan are grown in greenhouses with an area of ​​​​5.3 hectares. It is planned to expand the greenhouse by another 5 hectares in the near future. The "Aikan" dairy plant in the village of Aksukent processes up to 100 tons of milk per day, produces 13 types of cheese and fermented milk products. The products are sold in the regions of the country. In the Sauran district, the participants of the press tour were introduced to the work of the first sprinkler system manufacturing plant in Kazakhstan. In collaboration with the American company Nelson Irrigation, the BNK Group LTD enterprise will produce up to 1,000 sprayers per year. The total cost of the project is 4.1 billion tenge. The Al-Bereke cooperative is engaged in the processing of vegetables and fruits. Up to 1.5 thousand tons of natural juices are produced here annually, as well as modern warehouses for finished products. Media representatives visited a trout farm in the Ordabasy district. The project, worth 9.1 million tenge, was implemented within the framework of the "Auyl Amanaty" program. Journalists also visited the "Utepov M" farm, which specializes in fattening cattle and horses. The enterprise, established in 2021, produces up to 350 tons of meat per year. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/945031

The government has approved the master plan for the city of Koschy until 2038. This important document is aimed at ensuring the comprehensive development of the city and improving its social, economic and engineering infrastructure.The master plan defines strategic goals such as expanding housing construction in the settlement, developing the transport system, improving social infrastructure, and maintaining environmental sustainability.The development of the city of Koschy is carried out in several main areas: developing housing and social facilities, improving transport and engineering infrastructure, developing industry and entrepreneurship, ensuring environmental sustainability and landscaping, optimizing the city's territory, taking into account population growth.The total area of ​​the city of Koschy is 60.2 square kilometers. The master plan provides for the efficient use of the city's territory and defines the functional zones of public and residential areas. Population growth is expected to reach 51.7 thousand people in 2023, 107 thousand in 2030, and 150 thousand in 2038.Due to the increase in the city's population, the goal is to reduce the unemployment rate to 3%, increase the average wage, and stimulate economic activity.Special attention is also paid to housing construction and social infrastructure. The city will ensure the availability of housing for the population through the construction of low-rise, medium-rise, and multi-storey residential buildings. Individual housing construction will be built on 900 hectares, and multi-storey residential buildings are planned to be built on 360 hectares. The current housing stock is 1.28 million square meters.By 2038, it is planned to build 4.5 million square meters of new housing. To ensure a comfortable life for the city's residents, the master plan provides for the construction of the following social facilities: 31 kindergartens (13.5 thousand places), 16 schools (23.8 thousand places), regional hospitals (900 places) and 7 clinics, as well as multifunctional cultural centers, libraries and theaters. Public recreation areas have also been included in the master plan. Parks and flower beds, coastal areas are included in the master plan.In order to improve the transport system of Koschy, along with the new road, the construction of overpasses and the development of public transport are also considered. New transport corridors and bypasses will be built. The total length of public transport routes will reach 81.04 kilometers. It is also planned to build a new bus park and parking lots for public transport.In terms of engineering infrastructure, it is planned to expand drinking water supply and sewage networks, as well as fully equip the city with gas and develop a rainwater drainage system.The development of industry and entrepreneurship is also under close attention. Projects are planned to create an industrial zone covering an area of ​​264 hectares in the city, build transport and logistics complexes and warehouses, develop agricultural processing enterprises, trade and service centers.The environmental situation and landscaping of the city of Koschy are one of the main tasks. The master plan pays special attention to maintaining environmental sustainability. In this regard, environmental measures have also been included. For example, turning 132.5 hectares into a green zone, improving the banks of the Sarkyrama River, opening waste recycling centers, improving the sewage treatment system, installing air quality monitoring stations in the city, building new parks and fountains, and green protective belts within the framework of landscaping.The master plan of the city of Koschy until 2038 is a strategic project aimed at accelerating the socio-economic development of the region, improving the quality of life of the population, and improving infrastructure.The successful implementation of the project will allow Koschy to become a modern city that is a partner of Astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/943776

The Food Contract Corporation has concluded an agreement with JSC "KOKSNEA" SEC on the sale of 41.6 thousand liters of refined sunflower oil at a social price. The product was purchased within the framework of a pilot program for trilateral forward purchases of sunflower and sunflower oil.From January to April 2025, the "OskemenAgroProdukt" oil refinery will supply 83.2 thousand liters of sunflower oil to the Food Contract Corporation.Recall that in March 2024, the Food Contract Corporation announced the start of forward financing for agricultural producers specializing in sunflower cultivation. As a result of the selection of applications, the participants in the program were "Oilseed Experimental Farming Association" LLP and "OskemenAgroProdukt" LLP. After harvesting, the agricultural producer undertakes to send the sunflower to the oil refinery for processing, and the oil refinery - to deliver the finished product to the Food Contract Corporation. The purchase price of sunflower and sunflower oil was registered at the time of financing the agricultural enterprises, as a result of which the national operator purchased sunflower oil at a price below the market value.The trilateral forward purchase program was launched to fulfill the instruction of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to assist the private market in creating a full-fledged network of production, storage and sale of agricultural products. Since sunflower oil is included in the list of socially significant food products and its cost is directly related to the periodically increasing price of sunflower, this oilseed crop was chosen for the implementation of the pilot project.The Head of State also noted the need to use the potential of the Food Contract Corporation to reduce price fluctuations for basic food products and strengthen the work of the national operator with the SEC stabilization funds.One of the functions of the Food Contract Corporation is to stabilize the food market. In the event of an increase in the price of socially significant food products, the national operator has the opportunity to supply sunflower oil, buckwheat and, if necessary, other agricultural products to the SEC stabilization funds at prices below market prices. This will allow the SEC to provide the population with food at affordable prices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/944672

These recommendations are included in the “Grains and oilseeds. Kazakhstan" research bureau developedCereal cropsThe cost of all wheat, except for the "three" with a grain value of 28+, has increased on the market.Ex-elevator, with VAT, in tenge/kgCurrent priceChangesRecommendationPossiblemaxPossible minSoft wheat 3rd class, 28 klk +110-SALE14590Soft wheat 3rd class, up to 25 klk81+3SALE9570Soft wheat 3rd class, up to 23 klk76+4SALE8560Soft wheat 4th grade, up to 20 kg71+2SALE8050Soft wheat 5th grade, up to 17k60+6SALE6535Barley 2nd grade73-SALE6035Durum (prot 14+)85-SALE12070Durum (prot 15+)102-SALE15090 Traders say that in the northern regions they offer 3rd grade wheat with a value of 25 grains from 75 to 85 thousand tenge/ton, including VAT. In Saryagash, the price for grade 4 is $173-175/ton.Oilseeds / beansIn the oilseed group, flax has become more expensive by 17 tenge/kg, sunflower and rapeseed have become more expensive in certain regions.from the elevator, with VAT, tenge/kgCurrent priceChangesRecommendationPossiblemaxPossible minFlax234+17SELL200170Rapeseed214-SELL250180Sunflower166+1SELL190160Flour138+3SELL11085Soybean193-SELL285200Mustard black/white215-SELL300200Beans (yellow)*92-SELL17080Lentils red**198-SELL220180Green lentils (large volume) **363-SELL450350 Comment:Current price is the weighted average price at which the contract is concluded at the elevator or in the wagon within Kazakhstan, including VAT. Prices may vary depending on the region, quality indicators and delivery terms.Recommendations:Stop - it is recommended to stop trading until a more favorable price is found. Sell if necessary - it is recommended to sell due to technical or financial needs.Sell - it is recommended to sell the product, since there are no profitable prospects in the near future.Maximum price - the highest price that the price can reach during the current trading season. This opinion is not final and may change depending on the situation.The minimum price is the lower limit that the crop price may reach in the current season. In Zhambyl region, it is planned to increase the area of ​​water-saving technologies introduced by 64.5 thousand hectares Last year, more than 15 thousand agricultural producers were supported in Zhambyl region. This year, 39 billion tenge was allocated to the agricultural sector. Of this, 22.7 billion tenge will be spent on subsidies, and the remaining 16 billion tenge will be spent on lending to the experience of the North Kazakhstan region and the "Aul Amanaty" program. This year, agricultural products worth 551.6 billion tenge will be produced (in 2024 - 488.5 billion tenge). It is also expected that 58 billion tenge will be invested in the industry (in 2024 - 17.5 billion tenge). In 2024, the total number of livestock in the region will be 3.6 million. The livestock population is 429.4 thousand head: including 429.4 thousand head of cattle, 3 million head of sheep, 173.9 thousand head of horses, and 1.9 million head of poultry. During the year, 226.2 thousand tons of milk, 129.9 thousand tons of meat, and 123.5 million eggs were produced. This year, livestock farming plans to produce 226.5 billion tenge worth of products. The task is to increase the number of livestock to 4.3 million heads, increase milk production to 229 thousand tons, and meat production to 135 thousand tons. At the same time, work is underway to increase the volume of eggs to 125 million pieces. Last year, 626.7 thousand hectares were planted with agricultural crops. 3.7 million tons of produce were harvested, which is a record productivity in the last 5 years. In particular, 586.4 thousand tons of grain crops, 36.2 thousand tons of oilseeds, 172 thousand tons of potatoes, 1,195.4 thousand tons of vegetables, 156.6 thousand tons of melons, 84.8 thousand tons of grain corn were harvested. 647 thousand tons of sugar beet were harvested. Water-saving technologies were introduced on 15.4 thousand hectares, bringing the total figure in the region to 55.4 thousand hectares. This year, it is planned to produce 325.1 billion tenge in crop production. Work is underway to increase the area of ​​crops in the region by 33.6 thousand hectares, bringing it to 660.3 thousand hectares. In addition, it is planned to increase the area where water-saving technologies are introduced from 55.4 thousand hectares to 64.5 thousand hectares, introduce mineral fertilizers to 83.1 thousand hectares, purchase 401 units of agricultural machinery and modernize them by 6.5%. Under the entrepreneurship direction of the "Aul Amanaty" program, it is planned to provide loans to 598 projects for 5 billion tenge. Within the framework of this project, citizens will be provided with 4 thousand sheep and 150 heads of cattle as commodity loans.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/944467

  Over the course of two days on February 22-23, 2025, due to deteriorating weather conditions, blizzards, ice, strong winds, and zero visibility, the Ministry of Emergency Situations rescued and evacuated 380 people, including 49 children. It also removed more than 50 vehicles from the snowdrift. 153 sorties were made to conduct emergency rescue and search and rescue operations.  Storm warnings about deteriorating weather conditions and notifications about road closures were delivered to the population via SMS messages, the Ministry of Emergency Situations' Internet resources, and social networks.  It is worth noting the following rescue operations:  About 170 people were rescued in Kostanay region  On February 22, assistance was provided to foreign citizens during the day. Near the village of Kairak in the Karabalyk district, rescuers helped passengers of a bus traveling from the Republic of Tajikistan to Russia. There were 70 passengers on the bus, including 4 children. Due to a technical malfunction, the diesel fuel froze, and the vehicle could not move. Rescuers arrived at the scene together with the ZAO. Using a heater, they heated the fuel and charged the battery, after which the bus continued moving.  Also, on the night of February 23, in the Amangeldy district, 22 kilometers from the village of Amantogai, on a closed section of the Auliekol-Zhaldama highway, the Emergencies Ministry forces rescued 98 people, including 18 children. 7 rescued people, including 6 children, were taken to the heating point in the village of Amantogai. Also, 8 passenger cars were towed from a snowdrift to a cleared section of the road. In the Sarykol district, 5 kilometers from the village of Sonaly, a passenger car with 2 people on board was towed from a snowdrift to a cleared section of the road on the Sarykol-Komsomolskoye highway.  Foreign citizens rescued in Aktobe region  On February 22, rescuers also evacuated 39 people at dawn. The 112 dispatcher received a message about a bus on a closed road several kilometers from the Aiteke-bi district of the Aktobe region. Rescuers who immediately went to the scene of the call determined that there were 39 passengers on the bus. Rescuers  evacuated them to the village of Karabutak.  On February 23, the 112 control room of Aktobe region received a message that a truck had stopped due to a breakdown on a closed section of the highway 40 kilometers from the village of Badamsha in the Kargaly district and could not continue its movement. Rescuers who immediately went to the scene of the incident evacuated the frozen driver to the nearest heating station. A citizen of the Russian Federation expressed gratitude to the Kazakh rescuers.  Military personnel of the Ministry of Emergency Situations also came to the aid of foreigners. During patrolling on the Samara-Shymkent highway in the Khromtau district of the Aktobe region, a car with 4 Tajik citizens was towed by the forces of the 20982nd military unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations to the Sherkhan campsite in the city of Khromtau. As it turned out, their vehicles broke down and could not continue their movement. Foreign citizens expressed their gratitude.  In addition, the Ministry of Emergency Situations SUV helped transport the injured person. The 112 dispatcher received a message that a man born in 1958 in Alga, Aktobe region, needed to be transported to a medical facility for surgery. Since the road was closed, it was decided to leave with the ambulance crew in the Trackol SUV.  Overcoming the difficult part of the road with a high-traffic vehicle, rescuers urgently transported the person to the city of Aktobe and handed him over to the emergency services for further hospitalization in the regional hospital.  Due to the worsening weather conditions this night, several vehicles got stuck in snow on the Samara-Shymkent and Aktobe-Atyrau-Astrakhan highways of republican significance. Rescuers evacuated 21 people, including 5 children, to the heating station and nearby settlements. They also rescued 4 people from a car stuck in the snow.  In addition, rescue operations were carried out in Atyrau, Akmola, West Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, and Zhetysu regions to rescue residents and remove equipment from snowdrifts.  The Emergency Situations Department patrolled difficult snowy sections of highways with high-mobility equipment for people and vehicles stuck in traffic jams. Rescuers continue to work around the clock, providing assistance to the population and ensuring safety on highways.  The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan urges citizens to take precautions, follow storm warnings, and avoid long trips in adverse weather conditions. Rural residents are advised to refrain from long walks in case of worsening weather conditions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/944253

  Preventive and engineering work aimed at reducing the risk of flooding is being actively carried out in various regions of the country. This includes the construction and strengthening of protective dams and embankments, as well as the repair and construction of drainage systems, the replacement and installation of new water-carrying structures under roads, as well as the arrangement of canals and ditches. In dangerous areas, work is being carried out to deepen and strengthen the banks, and riverbeds are being cleaned. All these measures are aimed at increasing the safety of the population and minimizing damage from possible floods.  Thus, in the framework of the safe passage of the flood period, Astana city. Emergency Situations Department employees, together with the akim of the Baikonur district, the deputy prosecutor of the district, as well as specialists from the Kazhydromet RSE, visited the summer cottages of the Koyandy village of the Akmola region. In addition, together with employees of the Arshaly district Emergency Situations Department, they went to the Zhibek Zholy village to monitor the flood situation. Today, a dam with a length of 6.277 km, a height of 2 to 5.3 meters and a width of 12 to 34 meters is being built to protect this village from flood waters. The department's employees, together with the akim of the Nura district, Rishat Turdybekov, inspected the Gazmashapparat, Zapadnyi cottage societies, Urker residential area and snow dump, during which they identified places for digging a canal to drain melted snow from the snow dump.  The Almaty City Emergency Situations Department, together with the Kazseldenkorgau State Enterprise, conducted an aerial survey of glacial lakes from the Bolshoy Almaty River basin to the Turgen River basin, high-mountain glacial lakes, mudflow depressions and hotbeds, and landslide-prone areas. The event was aimed at monitoring the condition of water bodies, as well as preventing threats to the city's residents and infrastructure on the eve of spring snowmelt. According to the results of the aerovisual flight, it was determined that all glacial lakes are in winter mode, stationary lakes with minimal signs, and non-stationary lakes are practically empty.  In the Almaty region, mechanical cleaning of the Zharmukhambet riverbed was organized. In the Ili region, an inspection of the flood-prone area was carried out with the participation of the acting head of the regional emergency department, Dauren Orazbekov. The flood-prone area in the Zharmukhambet village was investigated, the Zharmukhambet riverbed along the “Montazhnik”, “Kirpichnik”, “Ivushka”, “Kristall” PKSTs was inspected, where mechanical cleaning of this riverbed was organized. In order to reduce the risk of flooding of private houses and ensure the unhindered passage of melted snow water, a 1.2 km long mechanical cleaning of the riverbed was carried out.  As part of preparations for the flood-prone period, a working group led by a state inspector visited the Zharma district of the Abay region. During the working trip, they visited the Ortabulak and Shar hydraulic structures. The akim of Zharma district reported on the work carried out to prevent flooding, the readiness of emergency services and the resources needed to respond to emergency situations.  Flood prevention work continues in Aktobe. The progress of measures taken to prevent spring floods was checked. Deputy Head of the Emergency Situations Department A. Zhanabergenov, together with the akim of the district, visited potentially dangerous areas in the Martok district and got acquainted with the work done. They inspected the dams built against floods in the villages of Saryzhar, Sarzhansay, Martok in Saryzhar village, the banks of the lower Elek River in Sarzhansay village, and the expansion of snowmelt channels in Martok village. These works will allow protecting settlements from floods. In addition, dams were raised, ditches and diversion channels were dug to divert snowmelt water to the villages. The condition of the Kazan-1 and Kazan-2 dams was also checked.   In Zhambyl region, as part of preparations for the spring flood period, specialists are conducting joint measurements to prevent the risk of flooding. Representatives of the branches of the Kazhydromet RSE and the Kazseldenkorgau SE, the Shu-Talas Basin Inspectorate, and the Kazsuchar RSE branch organized work on monitoring the water flow and level in the Talas River. The main goal of this event is to timely detect changes in the water level in the river, assess potential hazards, and implement necessary preventive measures. Joint measurements will allow to accurately determine the volume of water in the riverbed, coordinate the operation of hydraulic structures, and ensure the safety of the population.  Anti-flood work continues in the West Kazakhstan region. Flood prevention work is being carried out intensively in the Baiterek district.State inspector, deputy akim of the region B. Narymbetov, deputy head of the department E. Zhalelov and members of the commission inspected the work carried out in the district. Water supply lines, water collectors, and preparation passports of settlements were also checked. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/944538

The traditional "Burkasyn-2025" winter festival was organized in Astana along the Yesil River, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.The famous event did not take place in 2024 due to a sharp change in weather conditions. Now this year the mass event is being resumed. In general, the "Burkasyn" holiday has been held since 2000. Initially, 5 sports were included, but now their number is increasing, and from year to year the sports tradition is becoming a part of the capital's winter season.The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Akim of Astana, Erik Meirkhanov, and Head of the City Department of Physical Culture and Sports, Vasily Levit.“This event has become an integral part of our Astana for 24 years, occupying a special place in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and the development of winter sports. I wish all participants good luck! Let's share the joy of winter sports together, and may the "Burkasyn" festival give us all bright emotions!” - said Deputy Akim of Astana, Erik Meirkhanov.About 1,000 participants registered for the Winter Sports Festival.During the festival, participants competed in 9 sports. They are: cross-country skiing, weightlifting, arm wrestling, belt wrestling, tug-of-war, ice hockey, auto racing, motorsports and winter football.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/944335

The “Opportunity for All” modular points are an indispensable opportunity for those looking for work in the capital. Kamshat Serik from Astana improved his knowledge of “Accounting Fundamentals” and learned how to pay taxes and submit annual reports, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.He heard about the project in one of the chats on social networks.“I read about this project in one of the chats on WhatsApp. It said that any specialty can be taught for free in a short time. Then I thought, “Why not try it?” The next day, I went to one of the points in the city, got information from specialists, and signed up for a course on “Accounting Fundamentals”. The instructors explained in simple language such areas as paying taxes and submitting annual reports correctly. In between, they answered all our questions. The main thing is that we combined theory and practice,” he said.After completing the course, our hero received a certificate like other participants.“Today, I work in a travel agency. Since it is a family business, I have to take care of some chores at the same time. For example, sometimes I work as an accountant and administrator. My goal in participating in this project is to get additional education in my field,” Kamshat said.He plans to take additional courses in trendy specialties in the future.“This is a project that will benefit many, and most importantly, it is free. Therefore, through this project, you can master any specialty in a short time. I am very grateful to the organizers,” he concluded.It should be noted that residents of Astana between the ages of 18 and 50 can register for the JolTap project and study digital and labor specialties for free in the summer.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/944340

In Astana, 69 multi-storey residential buildings were overhauled under the state program for 2022-2024, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.In addition, elevators in 55 buildings were repaired or replaced during this period."Major repairs of common property are divided into two types - minimal and maximum types of work. The minimum type of work includes the repair of the roof, entrance and basement of the residential building with the installation of an automated system for regulating heat consumption and general meters of heat energy in the house, as well as the creation of an accessible environment for people with limited mobility, taking into account the technical capabilities of the building.The maximum type of work is the repair of the roof, entrance, basement, facade, repair (replacement) of elevator equipment with the mandatory installation of an automated system for regulating heat consumption and general heat meters in the house, installation/re-equipment of general engineering networks and fire safety systems of residential buildings, as well as the creation of an accessible environment, taking into account the technical capabilities of the building, - said Gulvira Abetova, Deputy Director of Orken Kala LLP.The decision to participate in the overhaul of the common property of the condominium facility, the repair (replacement) of elevators at the expense of a state budget loan must be made by the owners of apartments and non-residential premises in an apartment building at a general meeting.Then the fact of participation in the program not only, but also the amount of costs imposed on each apartment, non-residential premises should be approved. It is determined depending on the size of the areas of all residential and non-residential premises.In addition, at the general meeting, the owners of apartments and non-residential premises must determine the period for the return of budget funds. According to the rules, it can be from 7 to 15 years. There is also an estimate of costs, service providers and responsible persons when accepting work, including hidden types of work.“Major repairs are ongoing in Astana. Residents can apply by contacting Orken Kala LLP, which is the operator of this program,” Abetova noted.It should be noted that since 2011, a state program for the major repair of residential buildings has been operating in Astana at the expense of local budget funds. Any multi-storey building in need of repairs can apply for a budget loan for this purpose.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/944696