The results of the socio-economic development of the Medeu district of Almaty for the past year show positive dynamics. This was announced by the mayor of the metropolis, Yerbolat Dossayev, during a meeting with residents of the district.According to the mayor, the number of operating business entities increased by 5.2% to 46.2 thousand. The volume of retail trade increased by 5% to 1.4 trillion tenge, and the construction sector increased by 38.7% to 101 billion tenge.The tourism sector is also actively developing. Over 430 thousand tourists visited the Medeu district in the first 9 months of 2024, including 99,290 foreign guests. This is 6% more than in the same period in 2023, and the number of foreign tourists increased by 10%.These indicators contributed to an increase in tax revenues in the Medeu district by 18.7%, to 443.1 billion tenge, as well as the creation of 8 thousand new permanent jobs.Thanks to active economic development, the district budget increased by 32% in 2024, reaching 36.1 billion tenge, and in 2025 by another 6.4%, amounting to 38.4 billion tenge.The main areas of work of the city and district akimats will be the further modernization of engineering and social infrastructure, as well as the active development of a comfortable urban environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947495

        Today, an expanded board meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov. It was attended by deputies of the Majilis of Parliament, representatives of the Presidential Administration, the Government Office, state bodies, deputy akims of the regions, NGOs, businesses, regional agricultural and veterinary departments, a total of 300 people.        The results of the work of the department in 2024 were summarized and the main tasks for 2025 were determined.Aidarbek Saparov noted that 2024 was a record year for agriculture in the last 10 years: the volume of the industry's gross output increased by 13.7% and reached 8.3 trillion tenge.         One of the main factors contributing to this is the increase in the availability of soft loans, simplification of the mechanisms for their issuance, which allowed farmers to actively introduce modern agricultural technologies, increase the efficiency of production and the competitiveness of products.         "This measure was the first step in fulfilling the instructions of the Head of State on a phased transition from direct subsidies to soft lending to farmers. It is important not to slow down this year. The volume of soft financing for field work will be increased to 700 billion tenge, and an additional 200 billion tenge will be provided for soft leasing," the minister noted.         Vice Minister Azat Sultanov reported on the results of the development of the agricultural sector, the measures being taken to implement the instructions of the Head of State to increase the area of ​​irrigated land using water-saving technologies, and to update the fleet of agricultural machinery and tractors.        He noted that the growth of the NPI by 13.7% was ensured due to high results in crop production. The planned indicators for increasing total output were met by Karaganda, Pavlodar, East Kazakhstan regions, Abai and Zhetysu regions. The remaining regions did not achieve the planned indicators.          In 2024, new methods of long-term state support for agricultural enterprises were introduced.          The Comprehensive Plan for the Development of Agricultural Crop Breeding and Seed Production until 2028 was approved. Farmers applied 1.3 million tons of mineral fertilizers, which is 2 times more than in 2023, and the area of ​​irrigated land increased by 5 times using water-saving irrigation technologies.        Within the framework of preferential leasing of agricultural machinery of domestic production, farmers purchased 22.1 thousand pieces of equipment in 2024, which is 2.5 thousand units more than in 2023.        A number of specific measures have been taken to implement the Roadmap to double the volume of gross agricultural output. However, weak work is observed in the regions to achieve indicators of up to 80%.       "The road map is the main document that defines the priority areas of industry development for each region.         Therefore, all deputy regional akims must ensure the full implementation of the plans submitted in 2025, primarily related to the diversification of arable land, and take all comprehensive measures to conduct spring sowing operations in the optimal time frame. These issues are under special control," the minister noted.          Among the tasks of industry development for 2025 are timely and high-quality spring sowing and harvesting operations, effective diversification of the structure of arable land. It is planned to increase the level of mineral fertilizer application to 1.9 million tons, and modernize equipment by 6.5%.         "The government has set a goal of ensuring economic growth of 7%, with priority funding for which emphasis is placed on the development of industries with higher added value. Food production growth should be ensured at the level of 4.5%. A number of specific measures will be taken to increase labor productivity in the sector, ensure an increase in the share of processing in the agricultural sector to 50%, and bring the volume of gross agricultural output to 9.0 trillion tenge," the vice minister said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/947121

Akim of Abay region Berik Uali met with deputies of the regional maslikhat. During the meeting, topical issues in the region were discussed, and proposals and opinions were put forward regarding the development of the region.Speaking at the meeting, the regional akim noted that there are large-scale tasks ahead, many planned projects and plans, and that the maslikhat and local authorities work hand in hand. “The profound words of our father Shakarim “Your human duty is to serve your people” should become the civic principle of each of us. Today, the burden of responsibility for our region is great. As the saying goes, “The burden of work is light,” ensuring the sustainable development of our region is a common duty. "We must all contribute to the growth and prosperity of the sacred Semipalatinsk, which is considered the golden cradle of Kazakh spirituality and has become the historical center of our country," said the regional head. The regional akim said that all the work that has been started in the region will continue, especially in the areas of agriculture, production, tourism, transport and logistics, attracting investment, and infrastructure projects. In order to increase the region's tourism potential, a Tourism Department will be created in the future. He said that priority will be given to the construction of bypass roads to increase the logistics capabilities of the region, and attention will be paid to attracting funds through the Baiterek National Management Holding and other structures. The deputies shared their suggestions and opinions on improving the region's agriculture, developing small towns, improving streets in the regional center, eliminating the consequences of the Semipalatinsk test site, and attracting medical specialists to villages. The regional akim noted that the recommendations and opinions from the meeting will be taken into account and included in the special comprehensive program of the region that is currently being developed. "There is a lot of work to be done together with you. I am currently inviting foreign and domestic investors and receiving them daily. We are negotiating the construction of a five-star hotel in Semey. There is a preliminary agreement. I am well aware that there are entrepreneurs among the deputies. I invite you to participate in the prosperity and development of Semey. Contribute to the restoration of your native land within the framework of the social responsibility of business. Let's develop our region together," said the regional akim.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/946701

A press tour of the agro-industrial complex was held in Shymkent, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and the city akimat.Media representatives visited enterprises in the agricultural sector and got acquainted with the results of introducing innovations and using state support measures. "Izmir Trade" LLPThe company uses modern technologies in the production of agricultural products. The plant produces 3.5 tons of dairy products per day and 600 tons of cheese per year. Products are delivered to the cities of Shymkent, Almaty, Astana, Taraz and Kyzylorda. The enterprise actively uses state support measures. «BIO Food KZ» LLPThe company specializes in the production of environmentally friendly food products. The enterprise's management presented the strategy for developing the market for ecological products and demonstrated the advantages of its products. Production capacity: 25 tons per day Products: cottage cheese, cheese, butter, butter Market: Regions of Kazakhstan The industrial greenhouse complex of «IGM Corporation» LLP has been operating since 2022. Project capacity: 1000 tons per year (cucumbers and tomatoes) «Aymar Kus» LLPThe enterprise is engaged in poultry farming and egg production. The press tour participants were introduced to poultry farming technologies, veterinary control measures, and product quality assurance processes. Project capacity: 72 million eggs per year Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/946567

The Almaty Tourism Bureau, together with Mastercard, conducted a detailed analysis of the path taken by travelers arriving in the city and conducted a study of the flow of tourists in Almaty. The analysis covers the main stages of travel – planning, booking, accommodation and relaxation.According to Tourism Insights (Mastercard), Almaty remains the main tourist center of Kazakhstan, accounting for 29.7% of travel search queries in Central Asia, which is 2 percentage points higher than the previous indicator. The growth can be seen in the increase in air travel: the number of flights to Almaty increased by traditional airlines (+24.7%) and low-cost airlines (+44.5%). The share of repeat visitors increased by 78.6%, reaching 25%, and the search time for tickets in advance, especially before major events, increased by 24%, up to 40 days in advance.The number of passengers booking flights to Almaty increased by 1.5 times, which is due to the increase in affordable flights. China stands out among the top 10 countries – in the first half of 2024, the number of bookings from this country increased by 6 times, reaching 25.2 thousand tickets. The largest number of bookings was made from Turkey, which is related to the closeness of business ties with Kazakhstan.Tourists coming to Almaty prefer active holidays: 54% choose nature tours and excursions, 44% choose jeep tours. Gastronomy, shopping and entertainment are highly rated, with 70% expressing positive opinions. The share of positive opinions about family tourism has increased by 12%. Business expenses have tripled due to increased activity, investments and international forums.The Almaty Tourism Bureau noted that Almaty's plan to become a tourist hub is being implemented in this way. The increase in the number of transit passengers through the city's airport indicates its growing role on international routes. The study showed that Almaty remains a popular destination for vacations and business trips, and the city's tourism sector is developing rapidly.The full report is at link.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/946425

Sultan Ibrahim, an 8th grade student at school-gymnasium No. 49 in Astana, presented a unique and innovative project, once again proving his scientific creativity and interest in technology. He invented a device that powers a mobile phone with sunlight, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The goal of the project is to preserve the environment and save energy resources. This device of Sultan converts solar energy into electricity, allowing you to power mobile phones. The device works by absorbing sunlight and converting it into electricity through a special panel, which is enough to charge a mobile phone.This initiative of Sultan Ibrahim is not only a scientific achievement, but also an important step towards the development of environmentally friendly technology. Currently, solar energy is one of the cleanest and most renewable energy sources in the world. Therefore, such devices contribute to solving environmental problems and developing efficient methods of energy consumption.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/945887

A seminar-workshop for young social educators was held at school-lyceum No. 93 in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.About 50 young social educators and teachers undergoing certification took part in it."During the event, specialists with many years of experience in this field will talk about the directions and tasks of the psychological support center, psychological and pedagogical support for children in crisis situations, filling out the social status assessment form for students, and certification of social educators, as well as work with specific cases. "In addition, we will discuss the problems currently encountered by students," said Guldana Beketayeva, methodologist at the Psychological Support Center of the Astana City Administration.The goal of the seminar is to promote the professional growth and development of young specialists and provide methodological support. In addition, to discuss the current issues of improving the professional qualifications of teachers and social and pedagogical activities.The participants of the meeting asked the speakers questions and received answers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/945976

  On February 26, 2025, the opening of the XXXIII Men's, XI Women's, and X Junior Boys' Winter Championships of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Astana-2025" in firefighting and rescue sports was held at the "Rescuer" sports complex of the Astana Fire Department. More than 400 athletes came from all over Kazakhstan to achieve victory.  The participants were solemnly congratulated by the Vice Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ramil Kamalov, Executive Director of the "Kazakhstan Sports Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers" Public Association Dauren Danaev, the leadership of the Astana Fire Department and sports veterans. The opening ceremony created a truly festive atmosphere. The participants noted the importance of this event and wished all participants good luck.  "This is not just a sporting event, but also a manifestation of the courage, spirit and professionalism of our firefighters and rescuers. Every year, new horizons are opening up in the development of fire and rescue sports. For our athletes, competitions are becoming an important stage on the path to improvement. Future winners will demonstrate a high level of skill and will become an example for all those who have chosen this difficult but noble profession," Vice Minister Ramil Kamalov noted.  On the first day, athletes will compete in climbing the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of the training tower using the assault ladder.  This is one of the most spectacular types of fire and rescue sports and is always held in high competition. Each athlete fights for precious milliseconds at the finish line. Tomorrow, the competition will continue with a hundred-meter obstacle course.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/946139

    ADAM Group of Companies launched the first domestic production of rotary sprinklers under the "SU BEREKE" brand in 2024. The project is aimed at solving the problem of irrigation and the lack of available equipment: sprinklers allow for uniform distribution of water over fields, reducing its consumption by 30-40%.In 2024, the ST-KZ certificate and the EAEU certificate of conformity were obtained. 30 machines were produced, 7 of which were assembled in the fields of the East Kazakhstan region.       This year, ADAM plans to launch mass production of machines. In the first quarter, a second plant for the production of "SU BEREKE" brand sprinklers will be launched in the territory of the East Kazakhstan region.        The production capacity of the new plant is 1,000 sprinklers per year.         Thus, this project will reduce dependence on foreign equipment manufacturers, and warranty and service support are provided.         The products will also be aimed at the markets of Central Asia and the CIS.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/945996

"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