30.01.DUSHANBEAs a result of agreements with Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan will receive 11 billion cubic meters of water this springThis was agreed upon by the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov at the 88th meeting of the Central Interstate Coordination Commission for Water Resources Management in Dushanbe. A reservoir in the Turkestan region, which flows through the Syrdarya River. 1.6 billion cubic meters of it will be sent to the Aral Sea.28.01.ASTANANurzhan Nurzhigitov met with Shimon Ben Hamo, Chairman of the Board of the Israeli investment company Dan Capital. The parties discussed the implementation of joint projects for the construction and reconstruction of hydraulic structures in Kazakhstan. To date, Israeli engineers have inspected 4 reservoirs and made recommendations for their restoration.31/KYZYLORDA REGIONThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has completed the reconstruction project of the Kyzylorda hydroelectric complex, which was shut down 5 years ago. To ensure the high-quality operation of the facility, damaged parts of the hydroelectric unit were repaired and other defects were eliminated.IMPORTANT: The hydroelectric unit plans to complete the development of an irrigation water resources information system by the end of the year, which will be designed to irrigate about 120 thousand hectares of land on the left and right banks of the Syrdarya River and hydrate about 2 million hectares of semi-desert lands. 17,736 rivers and 2,949 small lakes in Kazakhstan, the borders of the Caspian and Aral Seas, 8 water management basins and 77 water management areas, 377 main canals, 56 ponds, 297 reservoirs and 548 dams will be digitized and entered into the system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/929587

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to replace 19 pumping units and electrical equipment of the K. Satpayev Canal in the next 4 years. On the instructions of the Head of State, the Ministry has developed a Roadmap for the comprehensive reconstruction of the hydraulic structure, which is unparalleled in the world.The K. Satpayev Canal provides drinking water to Karaganda, Pavlodar regions and the city of Astana. Industrial centers and farms in these three regions also use the canal's water. The total length of the hydraulic structure is 458 kilometers."Due to the increase in the population and the number of industrial enterprises, the demand for the canal's water resources is increasing. As part of the implementation of the Head of State's instructions, this year the Ministry will begin work on the comprehensive modernization of the K. Satpayev Canal. According to the Roadmap, we will upgrade 19 pumping units and electrical equipment by 2028. "As a result of this, we want to improve the quality of water supply and ensure the long-term and safe use of the canal," said Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Yerbolat Ibraikhanov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/929593

NUMBER OF DAYS  Total volume of reservoirs to be built in the southern regions1.1 billion m3Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/929596

According to the akimats, in 2024, Kazakhstani farmers introduced water-saving technologies to 158 thousand hectares of land. In particular, sprinkler irrigation systems that simulate natural rainfall were introduced to 56 thousand hectares of arable land, and drip irrigation systems that deliver water directly to the roots of plants were introduced to 44 thousand hectares.“I believe it is necessary to report to the public on how the tasks assigned to us are being fulfilled and our plans in this direction. I will publish the information in stages,” said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.The minister announced that about 58 thousand hectares of land had been leveled using a laser planner. Leveling of arable land allows for more even distribution of irrigation water, increasing irrigation efficiency.In 2024, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, increased the amount of subsidies for farmers to create the necessary infrastructure, purchase and install water-saving systems from 50% to 80%.In addition, farmers who use water-saving technologies today pay less for irrigation water. This is because the amount of subsidy for irrigation water when using water-saving systems has been increased to 85% depending on the tariff.And indicators for the introduction of water-saving technologies have been set for regional akimats. In turn, the akimats have developed and approved a plan for the introduction of water-saving systems in arable land until 2030.In general, according to the Kazakh Water Resources Research Institute, the use of water-saving technologies allows saving up to 30% of water.Today, four domestic factories producing sprinklers and drip irrigation equipment operate in Kazakhstan. At the same time, active work is also being carried out to attract foreign enterprises. For example, together with the Kazakh Invest national company, three projects are being implemented to launch the production of sprinkler irrigation machines in our country from two Turkish and one Chinese companies.In addition, this year, it is planned to open two factories for the production of drip irrigation equipment in the Turkestan region together with Chinese companies.Our ministry is also testing innovative water-saving technologies. For example, last year, the Hungarian Water-Retainer preparation was tested together with the country's leading research institutes. The test results showed a positive effect on water conservation and productivity increase for certain crops. According to preliminary data, the use of the drug allows saving water by about 20-37%, as well as improving productivity."The Head of State once again emphasized the need to introduce water-saving technologies at an expanded meeting of the Government. Earlier, in his Address to the Nation for 2023, the President set the task of introducing water-saving technologies on 150 thousand hectares of land in the country annually. The measures implemented by our ministry are aimed at achieving this result," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation. More details: https://t.me/Nurzhan_Nurzhigitov/1513Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/929729

Dear mass media workers!I sincerely congratulate you on the National Press Day!The press has always played an important role in the development of society, the formation of public opinion and the strengthening of spiritual values. In particular, periodicals have been a reliable source of information for decades, performing an educational function and taking a special place in providing people with the right direction in a rapidly changing world.Your daily work is not just about disseminating news, but also a great responsibility to society. Through you, citizens are informed about important events in our region and country, and understand the processes of socio-economic development. You are not limited to just disseminating information, but also encourage the people, raise topical issues, and draw society's attention to important problems.Your loyalty to your profession, striving for justice and truth make you true masters of speech. We highly appreciate your hard work and professional skills!I wish you good health, prosperity, creative success, and loyal readers! May your words always be valuable, and your work be in demand and appreciated!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/929353

Today, February 1, after the Davis Cup tennis match, fans were left to pick up trash at the Beeline Arena. Fan culture is not only about supporting athletes, but also about respecting others, the official website of the capital's akimat reports."We came to enjoy tennis, but why not leave it clean after ourselves? This is respect for the city, the organizers, and ourselves," said one of the participants in the action.Such an initiative is becoming popular in Astana.The Davis Cup is a major international team tennis competition among men, in which the Kazakhstani national team regularly participates. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/929339

The weekly agricultural fair was held today at the Severny trade and logistics center in Semey. This time, farmers from the Aksuat district sold their products at the fair.The head of the Aksuat district's agriculture, land relations and entrepreneurship department, Serik Akhmetov, said that farmers from 9 rural districts participated in the fair and sold their products without any intermediaries."Our farmers are bringing 1.4 tons of beef, 100 kilograms of mutton, and 250 kilograms of horse meat for the residents of the region. Since our district specializes in agriculture, we also put on the shelves 50 liters of natural milk, 20 kilograms of ghee, 50 kilograms of butter, 120 kilograms of sausages and minced meat products. "The prices are also affordable," the head of the department said.Deputy Akim of the region Kuanysh Suleimenov, who visited the fair, noted that all these measures are being taken to maintain food prices.The residents of Aksuat also brought their artists to the fair. Singers from the District House of Culture sang on a small stage, cheering up the residents of Semey. Baursak was even baked in the field and distributed with hot tea.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/929345

Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amangali Berdalin held a meeting with Mr. Uwe Weddige, head of the Kazakh-German project "Advanced training of enterprises in the field of sustainable development of milk production in Kazakhstan" (KFM).During the meeting, the parties discussed the project, which has been successfully implemented in Kazakhstan since 2019. Initially, 14 farms from Akmola, Kostanay, Pavlodar and North Kazakhstan regions participated in the pilot project. Since 2023, work has been carried out within the framework of the project to establish a center for consulting services for farms and dairy producers based on the "Baiserke-Agro" educational and scientific and production center (SSC) in the village of Arkabay, Almaty region.The project provides consulting services for all stages of raw material production, especially for market-oriented family farms. Uwe Weddi proposed organizing practical seminars and trainings for dairy farms, including family and industrial farms.“Improving knowledge and skills in animal care, maintenance and feeding, feed preparation and storage is important for increasing livestock productivity and producing high-quality milk that meets the requirements of dairy processing enterprises. This is especially relevant for disseminating the experience of the North Kazakhstan region and participants in the “Aul Amanaty” program,” Amangali Berdalin noted during the meeting.In 2024, the “Baiserke-Agro” SOE and the KFM project held 27 practical seminars and webinars with the participation of international and domestic experts.Following the results of the meeting, it was decided to continue working out the topics for 2025 together with the “NAGBBO” NJSC. The training process involves the continuous involvement of farm specialists in production, which, in turn, will have a positive impact on increasing the efficiency of farms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/929324

As part of the state gasification program, a natural gas launch ceremony was held at the Nurly consumer cooperative in Tselinograd district. Now more than 3,500 residents have access to environmentally friendly and economically efficient fuel.The ceremonial launch ceremony was attended by Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov, General Director of QAZAQGAZ AIMAQ JSC Bauyrzhan Askarov, deputies and the public of the district.Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov noted that work on gasification of the region will continue actively.“Providing the population with natural gas is one of the most important infrastructure projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the population and supporting the economy of the region. This issue is under the control of the President of the country. As part of the first stage of construction of the Saryarka main gas pipeline, gas was supplied to residents of 17 settlements in the Arshaly district. Today, gas also arrived in the Tselinograd district. In 2025, gas will be supplied to three more villages of the Tselinograd district - the settlements of Shubar, Koyandy, Akkain and the city of Kosshy. More than 835 km of gas pipelines will be built, and 21,664 subscribers will be provided with natural gas,” said Marat Akhmetzhanov.Bayurzhan Askarov, General Director of QazaqGaz Aimaq JSC, emphasized the importance of safety when using gas.“Gas is comfort and warmth, but its use requires responsibility. New consumers must first learn the rules for using natural gas in their homes, check the equipment in a timely manner and monitor its serviceability,” said B. Askarov.The Auzhanov family, who were among the first to be connected to gas, expressed gratitude for the work done.“We waited a long time for gas. We witnessed its installation in just six months. "We would like to express our gratitude to the President of the country for helping to solve our main problem," said the head of the family, Murat Auzhanov.As part of the gasification of the settlement, approximately 68 km of gas pipelines have been laid and 7 gas distribution stations have been installed. The gasification of the region continues, and many more homes will be provided with an environmentally friendly and convenient source of energy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/929306

As part of flood control measures, dam construction is underway in the residential areas of three microdistricts at risk of flooding in the Zhibek Zholy village of Arshaly district. The Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov and the Vice-Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Tulenbergenov reviewed the progress of the work.Today, more than half of the work has been completed. The length of the protective device is more than 6 kilometers, and the height, depending on the terrain, ranges from 2 to 5.3 meters. In addition, three crossings for vehicles and livestock will be built.According to Janet Mikishev, head of the Department of Natural Resources and Nature Management of Akmola region, construction and installation work will be completed in October this year. The first stage - the construction of the main part of the dam and crossings - will be completed before the flood period. Currently, the area is being cleared of bushes, the fertile soil layer is removed, and inert materials are being delivered. 63 pieces of equipment were involved in the work, including dump trucks, bulldozers, rollers, and motor graders. The project is being implemented at the expense of the "Support Kazakhstan Fund"."Last year, large-scale work was carried out in this area, and significant financial and human resources were spent. It is necessary to take into account all the problems that arose during last year's floods. The main thing is to perform the work qualitatively. All contractors have been warned: strict control is being carried out, every tenge allocated is accounted for," - noted M. Akhmetzhanov.In addition, work is underway to reconstruct the protective dam for Lake Anarkol in the Anar rural district of the Arshaly district. Currently, 60% of the work has been completed, and it is planned that 90% of the dam will be ready by the end of February. In order to prevent the lake from overflowing and overflowing the dam, 15 water diversion structures will be installed in the lower part of the Anarkol Lake dam. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/929335

  The republican championship in power sports was held in the city of Turkestan, which brought together more than 600 participants from all over Kazakhstan. Vitaly Romashchenko, a teacher of the Department of Fire-Rescue and Physical Education of the Malik Gabdullin Academy of Civil Protection, clearly showed himself in this large-scale competition.   Vitaly, a master of sports in power sports and a candidate for master of sports in Greco-Roman wrestling, became a real star of the tournament. He won 4 gold medals in the absolute championship and took first place among all weight categories. This victory is another achievement in his rich sports career.   Recall that in 2024, Vitaly Romashchenko became a three-time champion of the Republic of Kazakhstan in deadlift, biceps curl, horizontal bar, and pull-ups. He also twice became the Asian champion in various power disciplines, including the biceps and Russian biceps extreme lifts, as well as the pull-up on the horizontal bar, the double-bar pull-up. At the end of the year, Vitaly won the world champion title in the Russian biceps, the horizontal bar, the double-bar pull-up.   This achievement continues to confirm the high level of training of the athletes of the Civil Defense Academy, including in physical education and power disciplines. Vitaly Romashchenko is also an example for his cadets and colleagues, showing how to achieve significant heights in a sports career, combining training with professional service in the civil defense system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/929151

Today, the Government Hour held in the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan considered the issue of ensuring water safety and preparing for the upcoming spring floods. The Minister of Emergency Situations, Major General Chingiz Arinov, attended the event and touched upon current measures to prevent floods and protect the population. According to Chingiz Arinov, after analyzing last year's floods and implementing measures to eliminate their consequences, important conclusions were drawn, which allowed us to take systematic measures to prevent floods. The Ministry of Emergency Situations is in close cooperation with local executive and interested state bodies to prepare infrastructure for possible floods. The main measures to prevent emergencies are assigned to central and local executive bodies. Flood prevention measures are being implemented within the framework of republican and regional programs, which allows us to minimize the risk of flooding and protect settlements. Currently, there are 1,223 settlements in Kazakhstan in flood-prone areas. More than 1,400 flood control measures have been implemented in various regions of the country, including: construction and strengthening of 576 km of protective dams and embankments, construction and repair of 164 km of drainage systems, installation and replacement of 960 water mains. permeable structures, construction of 658 km of canals and ditches, dredging of more than 300 km of channels and strengthening of banks on 74 rivers. Construction and repair of storm and drainage systems, safe landfills in settlements are being actively carried out. snow removal works have been identified. Particular attention is paid to the introduction of digital technologies for flood forecasting. The TASQYN flood forecasting and modeling system was created on the basis of the Command Center for Strategic Planning and Operational Management, which allows for accurate forecasting of river levels and water volumes in the short and long term. “Group of Forces. "A resource of more than 37,000 people and 13,000 pieces of equipment from the civil defense services, including 4,096 water pumping units and 640 floating devices, has been created. In addition, reserve groups of territorial divisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have been trained," the minister said. The minister noted that the emergency services are ready to respond to any emergency situation and a number of readiness checks will be carried out. in the near future as part of the "Koktem" republican command and staff exercises.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/928838

  On April 5, 2025, changes to the law on the digitalization of road safety will come into force. In particular, mopeds will be equated with mechanical vehicles, requiring their registration and drivers to obtain a driver's license. The Aktobe region Police Department advises residents to take care of the issues of registering mopeds and obtaining a driver's license now, without leaving it until the last days. To register mopeds, you must contact a special PSC. Required documents:• Identity card (can be presented electronically);• Technical document or information on the technical characteristics of the moped;• Application fill out; • Pass a moped inspection; • Pay state duty for registration: 0.25 AEK (983 tenge) for registering a moped, 1.25 AEK (4,915 tenge) for issuing a registration certificate, and 1.4 AEK (5,505 tenge) for obtaining a state license plate.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/928901

  Nurbolat Nurgaliyev, a resident of the Baikadam village of the Shalkar district and the head of the Dastan farm, has become a "High-quality livestock breeder" by raising livestock. The farm has been operating since 1998. Today, he owns 5 agricultural machinery and 3 trucks. About 300 other animals are kept. The farm effectively uses all state support in the agricultural sector. Last year, this agricultural structure purchased 70 heads of Kazakh white-bred cows with a loan of 28.0 million tenge and 22 heads of first-class bulls with its own funds through the Agrarian Credit Corporation under the state program "Agribusiness", as well as the farm pays special attention to the preparation of animal feed and the modernization of its equipment fleet. For example, in 2024, it successfully used the state program and acquired a new tractor through KazAgroFinance JSC with a preferential lease. Work in this direction is not going to stop. According to Nurbolat Nurgaliyev, the selection work carried out in the direction of livestock breeding has allowed them to receive state subsidies for the purchase of purebred cattle and a new tractor. Let's say that systematic work is being carried out in the Aktobe region to increase the number of purebred livestock. Last year, 186 farms in the region were engaged in breeding purebred cattle,73 farms were engaged in breeding purebred sheep. There are also farms that breed purebred horses and camels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/928926

In accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Aktobe Special Economic Zone (SEZ) was established on the basis of the Aliya Moldagulova International Airport. This zone will operate until the end of 2049. The main goal of creating a SEZ in the Aktobe region is to attract investment, develop the manufacturing industry, and reduce import dependence. The implementation of the project will create new jobs, increase the competitiveness of domestic goods, and contribute to the development of related sectors of the economy. The main objectives of the Aktobe SEZ are to stimulate economic growth in the region, improve the investment climate, and form new growth points for industry.  The special economic zone covers a total area of ​​858 hectares. It is planned to develop 9 main sectors of the transport and logistics sector and 29 directions of industry. Emphasis is placed on the creation of modern production facilities, the introduction of innovative technologies, and the attraction of leading domestic and international companies. Local and foreign investors operating in various sectors of the economy can become participants in the SEZ. It is also planned to create clusters that will allow several companies to develop joint projects and use common resources. And investors are provided with benefits and preferences: firstly, exemption from corporate income tax, secondly, VAT on goods sold in the SEZ is 0%, thirdly, exemption from land and property taxes, as well as payments for the use of land plots. Fourthly, exemption from customs duties for goods intended for placement or use in the SEZ; fifthly, the attraction of foreign labor without quotas and permits; Provision of the necessary engineering and communication infrastructure for the implementation of projects within the sixth SEZ and lease of land (for the duration of the SEZ's operation, with the possibility of subsequent purchase with a preemptive right).  Currently, the construction of external and internal engineering networks of the Aktobe special economic zone (SEZ) has not yet begun. Construction work will be carried out in 2025-2026, after the allocation of 16 billion tenge from the republican budget.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/929182

In 2024, the main indicators of the "Uzbekistan Pension Fund" JSC (Uzbekistan Pension Fund, Fund) showed positive results in all areas. The volume of pension savings accumulated from contributions and investment income received by our compatriots into their accounts reached approximately 22.80 trillion tenge as of 01.01.2025. During the year, it increased by 4.93 trillion tenge, or 27.6%. Pension savings formed at the expense of mandatory pension contributions (MPC) amounted to approximately 21.88 trillion tenge as of January 1, 2025, an increase of 26.5% over the year.  The amount of pension savings under mandatory occupational pension contributions (MCPC) amounted to approximately 653.77 billion tenge, an increase of 15% over the year. The largest increase in the year (50.3%) was demonstrated by savings under voluntary pension contributions (VPC), which reached approximately 7.94 billion tenge at the end of 2024.   2024 During the year, additional funds - mandatory employer pension contributions (MPCs) - were deposited into the pension accounts of contributors (beneficiaries).  In 2024, the amount of pension savings from MPCs exceeded 258.15 billion tenge. Incomes The volume of pension savings will increase due to income flows in the form of pension contributions and investment income. At the same time, the amount of pension contributions received by contributors to personal and conditional accounts during the reporting year amounted to about 2.79 trillion tenge. This is 29% more than in 2023. All types of contributions are positive: over 2.44 trillion tenge was deposited into individual pension accounts (IPAs) with MZPs recorded during the year (the volume of MZPs increased by 18.3% compared to 2023), 113.6 billion tenge was deposited into individual pension accounts with MZPs recorded (an increase of 18.9%), and the annual contribution to the EZP was 3.07 billion tenge (an increase of 32.50%).  The volume of IPAs  is approximately 231.24 billion tenge. The estimated investment income for 2024 was 3.4 trillion tenge. Its volume increased by about 1.8 trillion tenge or 114.5% compared to the previous year.   Payments and transfers In 2024, the outflows from the Pension Fund in the form of payments for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance organizations amounted to 1.32 trillion tenge. This is 2.24 times (or about 732.56 billion tenge) more than the volume of payments last year. The bulk of the payments fell on one-time pension payments (BZT) for improving housing conditions and treatment - about 609.89 billion tenge. The volume of payments for alternative purposes increased by more than 2 times compared to 2023.  Payments in connection with reaching retirement age increased by 35.64% during the year, reaching approximately 204.22 billion tenge. The average monthly payment from the Pension Fund in connection with reaching retirement age was 33,906 tenge, and the maximum monthly payment was 945,752 tenge.    Last year, inheritance payments were also made in the amount of 61.6 billion tenge, payments in connection with leaving for permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan - 40.57 billion tenge, payments to people with disabilities - 3.07 billion tenge, and funeral payments - approximately 9.96 billion tenge. More than 394.54 billion tenge was transferred to insurance organizations.     Number of pension accounts As of January 1, 2025, the total number of pension accounts in the UAPF was 17.18 million. units (annual growth - more than 4.85 million units or 39.4%). At the same time, the number of contributors' (beneficiaries') pension accounts in the UAPF exceeded 12.50 million units as of January 1, 2025. Of which: more than 11.15 million  - according to the MZZ, about 715.52 thousand - according to the MCZZ, 439.58 thousand - accounts for which the EZZ is calculated. And the number of conditional pension accounts in the UAPF, for which information on the LMZZ received in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan is taken into account, exceeded 4.67 ​​million units.   All relevant information regarding pension assets, including information on the regions of the republic, is posted on the enpf.kz website in the «Indicators» section.     The UAPF was established on August 22, 2013 on the basis of the APF "GNPF" JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan through the State Institution "State Property and Privatization Committee" of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The trust management of the pension assets of the UAPF is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the Pension Fund shall take into account and account for voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation on a guaranteed deposit transferred by an organization carrying out mandatory pension contributions, mandatory employer pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as mandatory deposit guarantees in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", and ensure 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/928908

During the personal reception, the issues of allocating land plots for agriculture, returning pasture lands, subsidies, training personnel for the agricultural sector, etc. were considered.The Minister responded in detail to the applications and proposals, and also assured that all of them would be fully studied and taken into account.The ministry's leadership receives citizens on personal issues in accordance with the established schedule.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/928211

Kazakhstan will receive 11 billion cubic meters of water by April. The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurzhan Nurzhigitov agreed on this.The 88th meeting of the Interstate Water Management Coordination Commission (ICWC) of Central Asia was held in Dushanbe. The meeting was attended by the heads of water management departments of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.The parties considered the progress of the inter-vegetation period in the basins of the Syrdarya and Amu Darya rivers.It should be noted that the agreed volume of water will flow through the Syrdarya River to the Shardara reservoir in the Turkestan region. Of this, 1.6 billion cubic meters of water will be discharged into the Aral Sea.“This will allow us to collect the volume of water required for the irrigation period this year, as well as to implement measures to preserve the ecosystem in the southern regions of Kazakhstan. I note that the situation in the south of our country is different from the west and north. There have been no large-scale floods here. And in the summer, the demand for irrigation water is very high. That is why we are carrying out completely different work on providing water to the south. Water diplomacy is an important direction of our ministry's work. As a result of these negotiations, last year we achieved a stable water supply for the south of the country. We will resolve all issues related to water distribution and protection of transboundary water bodies together with our colleagues in the countries of Central Asia," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/927334

The Kokshetau city administration continues its active work on issuing certificates to people of retirement age.Let us recall that since January 2025, pensioners of Kokshetau have received the opportunity to travel free of charge on public transport within the city. This project allows pensioners to easily and free of charge get to the necessary places, medical institutions, shops or social institutions.Since the beginning of the year, 10,847 certificates have been issued, of which 5,266 pensioners have received their cards in the "Kokshe Bus Tөlem" system and can use the right to free travel.The mobile events organized by social workers and city volunteers are of great importance. They cover a wide range of people of retirement age, which allows them to issue certificates and travel cards to people in need in an efficient and prompt manner. Social workers and volunteers helped 27 pensioners obtain certificates.“Today I came to receive a certificate for a free travel card. I am glad that we are being supported in this way. "I am grateful to the akimat for such an initiative," noted a resident of Kokshetau.For advice, you can call 8 716 2 29-81-00, 8 716 2 29 81 08 or visit Shalkar Street 9 A, operating room, windows 1, 2, 3.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/927291

  The Ministry of Emergency Situations is actively implementing new methods of prevention, and the use of tools such as QR codes and even useful items from rescuers is becoming part of modern methods of drawing attention to safety issues. Such methods contribute to more effective information delivery to citizens and their involvement in preventive work.   Employees of the Zhambyl region Ministry of Emergency Situations held an interactive event aimed at increasing the level of knowledge of residents about safety rules in a shopping and entertainment center in Taraz. Specialists conducted a survey among visitors and asked questions about actions in various emergency situations. Citizens who answered correctly were given chocolates with a QR code that allows them to go to the official page of the department. Through the link, participants can get the latest information about safety rules, useful tips and services.       In order to improve awareness among residents about the rules of action in emergency situations, more than 8 thousand information boards were installed in multi-storey buildings and crowded places in Shymkent city. When scanning the QR code, the boards provide information on the location of the nearest collection points for the affected population on the maps of "2GIS", "Google" and "Yandex", videos and memos on actions during an emergency, links to the pages of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Emergency Situations on social networks, emergency services telephone numbers, and viewing options for visually impaired citizens.   The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Zhetysu region held an action aimed at supporting fishermen during the winter period, and rescuers presented them with thermoses. As part of the event, fishermen who are fond of ice fishing were given thermoses with hot drinks. On the outside of them there is information on the main aspects of safety. This is a necessary and useful gift.   Territorial departments continue such actions using modern technologies to increase the level of awareness of citizens and reduce the risks of emergencies.    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/927208