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

On January 28, 2025, in Astana, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled.” The Marrakesh Treaty was adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2013. It aims to eliminate legal barriers to access to books and other printed materials for visually impaired persons. The Treaty provides for special exceptions to copyright that allow adaptations of works without the need to obtain permission from copyright holders. This will allow libraries, specialized organizations, and educational institutions to create and distribute books in accessible formats, such as Braille, audiobooks, and electronic text. Ratification of the Treaty will be a significant step for Kazakhstan in strengthening the rights of persons with disabilities. This will ensure their equal access to education, knowledge, and culture. It will also contribute to their active participation in the social and economic life of the country. This treaty has been ratified by more than 90 countries. This allows for the international exchange of adapted books, expanding the opportunities for readers around the world. Kazakhstan's accession to the Marrakesh Treaty demonstrates the state's commitment to social inclusion and protection of the rights of all citizens. Thousands of blind and partially sighted Kazakhstanis will now have more opportunities for education, professional development, and cultural enrichment. For reference:The Marrakesh Treaty was adopted in Marrakesh, Morocco, on June 27, 2013, and entered into force on September 30, 2016. It is part of the international copyright system and is governed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/926358

Anti-flood measures are being actively implemented in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Currently, anti-flood measures have been actively implemented in the Baikonur district.As part of anti-flood measures, employees of the district akimat and the Astana city Emergency Department continue to work in residential areas.This includes cleaning ditches and gutters, timely snow removal, and distributing messages to residents of the private sector.Over 60 special equipment and about 30 workers have been mobilized for flood prevention measures across the district.Since the beginning of the winter season, more than 7 thousand cubic meters of snow have been removed from the district's snow polynon.In order to prevent the risk of flooding, private sector residents are required to remove snow from their yards along the road (from the private sector to the city territory).Accumulated snow The rubble will be removed from the city using special equipment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/925599

The head of state declared 2025 the "Year of Working Professions." This is aimed at creating a hardworking society by increasing their reputation, increasing their dignity and promoting their work. There are many families in the labor market of Kazakhstan that are considered true experts in their field. One of them is the Zhumadilov family living in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reported. The Zhumadilov family is a hardworking people who have achieved great heights in their careers, making the profession of a locksmith their companion. The pillar of the family is Bazarbai Ospanuly, who has been working at Astana-Teplotranzit JSC since 2001 and has used his experience and qualifications for the benefit of the country for more than 23 years. His career path was aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted operation of heating networks and providing high-quality services to the population. Currently, his three sons, who followed in his footsteps, work in this institution. Bolatbek is an installer of coupling connections at the thermal insulation section of the production and repair service of Astana-Teplotranzit JSC, Beisembek is a fitter for servicing heating networks at section No. 6 of the second district heating network operation service, and Bekbolat is a fitter for servicing heating networks at section No. 1 of the third district heating network operation service. At the initiative of Bazarbai Zhumadilov, his sons are following in his footsteps and setting an excellent example of technical service for heating networks. The total work experience of the Zhumadilov family is 70 years. Each member of the family has achieved professional success in their work and has made a significant contribution to the development of the industry. “My work has become an example for my children. Now they are also doing honorable work as foremen in their areas. My children are contributing to the development of the industry with their work,” he says. The middle son, Beisembek, said that he became a professional specialist under the influence of his father. “I have been interested in welding since childhood. I worked with my father and absorbed what he taught me. In 2003, I completed an internship at this institution and have been working steadily since then,” he says. The eldest son, Bolatbek, also said that his father was an example of honest work. “This year, special attention is paid to working professions. The main goal of our institution is to provide heat to every home. The employees of the institution make a great contribution to this goal. Among them, the Zhumadilov family occupies a special place. They are a moral family,” said Marat Seitkaziev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Astana-Teplotranzit JSC for Production. In addition, each member of the family has been awarded several times for their work. Bazarbai Ospanuly has received such awards as “The Best of His Profession”, “Golden Hand Master”, “Veteran of the Energy Industry” and the Order of Labor Glory. His sons also have certificates of honor for their professional work, a medal from the Ministry of Energy, and many other awards, such as “Best Young Specialist”, “Best Brigade”, “Golden Hand Master”. Such awards are an indicator of their dedication to their work and high professionalism. The Zhumadilov family is a true example of hard work, skill and honest work. Their successful career will remain a great example for the younger generation.       Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/925530

Today, a press conference was held at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the topic of “Control over the rational use of land resources”. Murat Temirzhanov, Head of the Land Resources Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, announced the results of the work being carried out within the framework of the instruction of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the return of land. In his Address of September 2022, the Head of State set the task of returning 10 million hectares of land that were unused or illegally transferred. 12.1 million hectares of land were returned to the state fund. 4,731 unscheduled inspections were carried out on an area of ​​​​9.4 million hectares.“Land degradation remains one of the most pressing issues. Today, about 30 million hectares of land suffer from erosion and other negative processes. The Unified Soil Cluster Service was created to work in this area.The creation of digital agricultural maps on an area of ​​205 million hectares has been completed.In addition, a draft law on soil will be developed in 2024. protection issue has been submitted to Parliament, which will establish the foundations of state policy to preserve the quality of the soil and prevent its degradation," the speaker said, noting that over the past three years, extensive work has been carried out aimed at the efficient use of land. land resources.Legislative measures have been taken, soil and geobotanical studies have been completed, a digital database of agricultural lands has been created.Work in this direction will continue. Combating land degradation, developing carbon farming, introducing innovative technologies and strengthening international cooperation remain priority tasks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/925375

The meeting of the staff chaired by the regional akim Askhat Shakharov reviewed the pace of housing construction in the region, as well as the construction of social facilities.The head of the Aktobe region's Department of Construction, Architecture and Urban Planning Yerzhan Muzdybayev noted that there is an increase in the pace of housing construction in the region. For example, according to the results of last year, 964 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned in the region, which is 14 thousand square meters more than the planned target. In 2025, it is planned to build 595.3 thousand square meters of individual housing and 354.7 thousand square meters of apartment buildings. In the cities of Aktobe and Alga, there are plans to build 142 thousand square meters or 1,857 apartments. In total, it is 965 thousand square meters.More than 49 billion tenge has been allocated from the National Fund, republican and regional budgets for housing construction, social and infrastructure projects.Within the framework of the national project "Cozy School", 12 schools are planned to be commissioned this year. The construction of 22 mobile educational facilities will continue and 3 new projects will be implemented, including the IT Hub. Also, the construction of a 300-seat kindergarten for children with special needs will begin in Aktobe.Within the framework of the national project "Modernization of Healthcare in the Village", 14 facilities will be put into operation for the benefit of the people. This year, it is planned to complete construction work adjacent to the hospital in Zhanakonys, build a medical clinic in Zhem and a medical center in the village of Utek, Kobda district.In addition, the construction of a culture house in Khromtau will be completed. In addition, a project for a 5,000-seat multifunctional sports complex and a stadium in the regional center is being developed. Physical education and health complexes in Shalkar, Khromtau, Kenkiyak and swimming pools in Shubarkuduk and a number of other villages will be commissioned.The regional akim instructed the Department of Construction, Architecture and Urban Planning, together with the akims of the city of Aktobe and districts, to ensure the timely and high-quality completion of all facilities planned for 2025. Also, Askhat Shakharov noted the importance of organizing the construction of access roads, sidewalks and lighting of social facilities."To ensure the timely and high-quality implementation of all construction projects, it is necessary to strengthen control over their implementation. This applies not only to meeting deadlines, but also to the efficiency of using allocated resources, since these projects are aimed at the benefit of the population of the region and the country as a whole," the regional head said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/925212

  Preparations for the upcoming flood season continue in the regions. Preventive measures are being taken in areas and settlements prone to flooding, including the construction and strengthening of protective dams and embankments, the installation of drainage channels and ditches, snow removal, the preparation of inert materials and bags, as well as the repair of water supply structures and storm sewer systems.   In the Akmola region, a visit to areas prone to spring flooding is being carried out. The villages of Mailan, Olenty, and Sileti, located in the watersheds of the Ereimentau district, were visited. A large hydraulic structure, the Sileti reservoir, is located in Sileti. Flood preparation work was carried out, the readiness of rescuers was checked, and the implementation of the action plan carried out by the local emergency management organization was checked.   Three large rivers flow through the territory of Almaty: Bolshoy, Malyi Almaty and Esentai, and their overflow can cause flooding and landslides in the city. In order to reduce the risk of flooding in the city, work is underway to clean, reconstruct and improve the channel of the Bolshoy Almaty River with a total length of 5.7 km. In addition, the channels of small rivers, bridge crossings and the canal system are regularly cleaned of ice jams and debris. In total, more than 3 km of small river channels have been cleaned. 291 thousand cubic meters of snow were removed from the city. A snow melting station with a capacity of up to 1,200 cubic meters per day has started operating in Almaty. Its launch is due to the increase in snow accumulation and the load on the city's infrastructure. The new approach will reduce the time and resources required to transport snow outside the city and reduce environmental damage.   A technical competition was held in Zhambyl region as part of preparations for the flood season. The competition presented specialized equipment, including high-mobility equipment, pumping stations and motor pumps for pumping water, floating devices for evacuating people from flooded areas, and emergency rescue equipment. In addition, comprehensive training continues, including interaction with local executive bodies and training the population in safety measures during the flood period.   In the Karaganda region, readiness for the flood period is being checked. Emergency services workers are visiting settlements at risk of flooding and checking the implementation of preparatory work, material and technical means, the readiness of forces and equipment for the spring period, and the main hydraulic structures of the region are being inspected. Local executive bodies are organizing snow removal from settlements. About 800 thousand m³ of snow has been removed. Reception points for the evacuated population have been prepared. Contracts have been signed for ice-breaking work on the rivers of the region. Currently, sanitary water discharge from the main reservoirs is being carried out.   In Pavlodar region, Aktogay and Bayanaul districts are flood-prone. In 2024, 18.89 km of protective dams and embankments were built, repaired, and strengthened in 15 settlements of the region, 4.8 km of diversion channels were repaired and built, 24 water culverts were installed and replaced under automobile and railway roads.   An inspection of the condition of water bodies, rivers, and dams was carried out, as well as an assessment of the technical condition of flood protection drainage systems. In the river basin sections, dredging work was carried out on the Talinka River in the Zhambyl village of the Aktogay district at a distance of 7.8 km. This year, an earthen embankment with a length of 2 thousand meters was built in the Zhalauli village of the Aktogay district. In addition, three pits with a total capacity of 200 thousand cubic meters are equipped to collect meltwater. Special attention is also paid to the issues of hydrometeorological monitoring. Commission visits were carried out to regions prone to flooding to assess the potential risks of the flood season. In the Aktogay district, the settlements of Kozhamzhar, Mutkenov, Zhalauly, Auelbek, in the Bayanaul district, Kokdombak, K. Satpayev, M. Shorman were examined. Based on the results of the inspection of settlements and roads, relevant recommendations were made to representatives of interested services and organizations, while attention was paid to the timely opening of water supply pipelines and, including, snow removal from remote settlements.   In order to monitor and analyze the condition of snow measurement routes in the region and the snow reserve in mountainous areas, a visual inspection was carried out by the working group of the Turkestan region's Emergency Situations Department.   In Kostanay region, all necessary technical equipment, including motor pumps and additional special equipment, was checked. The working group visited Naurzym district and held meetings with representatives of local executive bodies. During the meeting, flood prevention measures and the results of last year's activities were discussed. The readiness of the equipment was checked, and the possible places of stormwater inflow were monitored.Particular attention is paid to the condition of the dam located in the village of Burevestnik. Specific recommendations were given to local executive bodies to monitor the dam and ensure its safety.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/925379

Training has begun in both sports complexes. All conditions have been created for children and adolescents to engage in sports, several sports sections are operating. Recall that last week, during a tour of the city, the regional governor Askhat Shakharov checked the readiness of the facilities to receive children. He noted that the development of sports infrastructure is one of the important tasks of educating young people to a healthy lifestyle. The area of ​​​​the "Kyzylzhar" physical education and health complex is 1601.4 m². There are game rooms for volleyball, basketball, table tennis, as well as a wrestling hall and a 100-seat stand.The "Yasny" physical education and health complex covers an area of ​​​​1223 square meters and offers opportunities for practicing such sports as volleyball, basketball, and mini-football.In accordance with the presidential order to prioritize the development of mass and children's and youth sports, work is continuing on the construction of sports facilities in the region. In February, three more physical education and health complexes should be opened in the settlements of Zarechny-3, Kenes Nokin village and Akzhar. According to the Department of Construction, Urban Planning and Architecture, this year a sports complex for people with disabilities in the former "Dinamo" in the regional center, Altyn Orda microdistrict, will be commissioned. Also, a sports complex will be opened in the city of Temir, Temir district, and a swimming pool in the village of Shubarkuduk. Reconstruction of the sports complex in Kenkiyak will be completed. It is also planned that children from the villages of Bozoi and Shilikti of the Shalkar district, the city of Khromtau and the village of Kurylis of the Irgiz district will also train in the new hall this year. t.me/aqtobe_oblysy_akimdigiSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/929298

More than 800 young athletes will be able to continue training in the pool, where all the necessary conditions have been created. The building has been operating since 2014. It has not been repaired since it was put into operation. The closure of the complex was due to water leakage from the roof, subsidence of the soil, and water accumulation in the basement. The contractor company "Altair-SK 7" LLP, within seven months, carried out internal and external repairs for 388.12 million tenge from the allocated budget, and restored the pool. Now the sports complex is ready for training and competitions. It is worth noting that during the overhaul, the athletes' training was not stopped, they trained in another building. "The overhaul lasted seven months and was completed on time. The main problem was in the roof and basement. The roof was replaced, insulation was carried out in the basement. 1,600 square meters of tiles were replaced, and the ventilation and heating systems were updated. "Parents and children are happy to see the renovated building," says the pool director, Yermek Zhetimekov. In accordance with the President's order to prioritize the development of mass and children's and youth sports, work on the construction of sports facilities continues in the Aktobe region. t.me/aqtobe_oblysy_akimdigiSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/929304

A meeting on the development of compulsory social health insurance was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Akim of Astana, Erik Meirkhanov, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The meeting was attended by the Head of the Public Health Department Aliya Rustemova, Head of the Capital's Department of Employment and Social Protection Ilya Skub, Director of the Capital Branch of the Social Medical Insurance Fund JSC Gulzhan Shaikhybekova, and medical organizations of the city.The meeting discussed the development of the compulsory health insurance system.As of January 1, 2025, the level of coverage of the compulsory health insurance system in the capital was more than 83%, which is higher than the corresponding period last year.“For the majority of uninsured, employers do not regularly transfer contributions or do not transfer them at all. It is important to strengthen explanatory work among employers and citizens so that they understand the benefits of health insurance and the need for regular contributions,” the director of the Fund’s branch said in his report.In addition, a set of measures was proposed to inform citizens about the rules for participating in the compulsory health insurance system, their rights and opportunities, as well as the consequences of not having health insurance. A set of measures was also proposed to involve the population in the compulsory health insurance system, including: organizing public reception rooms to conduct explanatory work for the population, target groups - mothers with many children, service professionals, individual entrepreneurs and self-employed citizens.“It is necessary to identify the main reasons why part of the population is excluded from the compulsory health insurance system. This will help to develop effective solutions to raise citizens’ awareness and improve the quality of medical services. It is important not only to identify problem areas, but also to propose specific steps to eliminate them. Based on the information received, targeted measures will be developed and large-scale explanatory work will be carried out among various groups of the population,” said Erik Meirkhanov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/929286

SMEU Astana LLP presented a project to implement an automated traffic management system (ATMS) aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of Semey's transport infrastructure.The goal of the project is not only to solve road infrastructure problems, but also to create conditions for the prevention of future traffic accidents. The introduction of new technologies will be part of the strategic development plan of Semey, which includes public transport, road safety and urban infrastructure.The company representatives who attended the presentation presented such innovations as the real-time operation of traffic lights and the "AJO Inspector" system, which allows you to monitor the condition of intersections, pedestrian traffic lights with sound, adjustable, projection, active pedestrian crossings.The introduction of an automated traffic management system will significantly increase the efficiency of the city's transport system, reduce average travel time by 20%, reduce traffic load by 10%, increase the throughput of intersections by 25%, and also identify problem areas of streets and roads with 100% accuracy.The Akimat of the Abay region is interested in implementing the project. In this regard, the head of the region gave relevant instructions to the responsible departments of the Police Department and the Semey city akimat.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/929284

Snow removal work is ongoing in the capital around the clock, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.On the morning of February 1, more than 2,600 road workers and more than 1,800 special equipment were mobilized to clear snow in the capital.On the night of February 1, public utilities removed about 49,190 cubic meters of snow from the city in 3,744 heavy truck flights.Since the beginning of the winter season, more than 4 million 570 thousand 183 cubic meters of snow have been removed from the city to landfills in 359,169 heavy truck flights.First of all, according to the rules, places with the highest traffic intensity are cleared to avoid traffic jams on the roads. Also, areas with medium intensity - squares, areas near train stations, sidewalks, entrances to social facilities, etc. will be cleaned.Cleaning of central streets, places where passenger transport routes pass, stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow polygons in the city. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, and lighting is turned on.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, follow safety rules, and not go on long trips if there is a storm warning.In case of an emergency, please call "112". Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/929283

On January 30-31, 2025, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Civil Defense and Military Units Alexey Sovetov, together with the operational group of the Emergency Situations Ministry of Kazakhstan, visited the East Kazakhstan region. During the working trip, he held a meeting at the Emergency Situations Department and got acquainted with the current situation in the region. He gave a number of instructions regarding the readiness of civil defense services for the flood period, measures aimed at forecasting flood conditions, preventing floods, and paying special attention to the timely preparation of groups of forces and equipment in case of deterioration of the situation. In addition, the delegation, together with the leadership of the Emergency Situations Ministry and local executive bodies, visited settlements located in flood-prone areas of 2 cities and 11 districts. At the end of the 2024 flood period, local executive bodies, together with the Emergency Situations Ministry, corrected and clarified the list of settlements and districts at risk of flooding. In the region, 72 settlements with a risk of flooding have been identified, of which 15 have been eliminated, and 49 have been minimized. Last year, 107 anti-flood measures were carried out. Particular attention was paid to the construction of coastal protection dams. In accordance with the engineering work plan, more than 55 anti-flood measures were carried out in the region, 64 km of embankments were strengthened, 36 km of dams, embankments, shafts were repaired and built, 19 km of riverbeds were cleaned. In addition, 58 km of ditches and canals were built, 3 bridges were repaired, 45 culverts and structures were replaced, and 283 km of ditches and canals were cleaned. All these measures are aimed at reliable protection against flooding. "It is important to prevent it and protect settlements, taking all preventive measures, without waiting for an emergency," Alexey Sovetov noted. At the end of the working trip, he gave a number of instructions on the implementation of preventive measures to protect settlements in the region from possible flooding. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/929066

A regular meeting of the Interdepartmental State Commission for the Prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations was held at the Ministry of Emergency Situations under the chairmanship of Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Kegen Tursynbayev.The meeting was held in a videoconference format with the participation of representatives of central state bodies, deputy akims of regions, Astana, Almaty and Shymkent cities, as well as heads of territorial Emergency Situations Departments, heads and officials of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.During the meeting, the issues of the readiness of central and local executive bodies for the flood-prone period, the condition of supporting hydraulic structures and measures taken for their safe use, and the introduction of an urgent mass notification system (MassAlert) for the population via mobile devices throughout the republic were discussed.The Vice Ministers of Ecology and Natural Resources, Water Resources and Irrigation, Emergency Situations, Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry spoke on these issues. The deputy akims of a number of regions of the country were also heard."It is necessary to keep special control over the issues of ensuring the safety of hydrotechnical structures and the preparedness of the regions for floods. It is also necessary to ensure the implementation of a set of organizational and practical measures aimed at the full functioning of the MassAlert system in all regions of the country not only during earthquakes, but also during the threat or occurrence of all large-scale emergencies," concluded Vice Minister Kegen Tursynbayev.Following the results of the meeting, Vice Minister Kegen Tursynbayev instructed the interested state bodies and organizations to take measures to implement the proposed measures aimed at increasing the safety of the population and the preparedness of state bodies to prevent and eliminate flood phenomena. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/928625

Deputy of the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sergey Ershov visited the Strategic Planning and Operational Management Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and got acquainted with the progress of preparations for the flood period and the work of the Emergency Situations. Information system "Forecasting and Modeling of Floods". As part of the visit, Sergey Ershov attended a working meeting organized by the Ministry of Emergency Situations with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Digital. Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, as well as "Kazhydromet". Opening the meeting, Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Batyrbek Abdishev introduced the deputy to the work of the updated control center and the Emergency Situations monitoring system. Then. , Specialists of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry demonstrated the functionality of the information system for forecasting and modeling of floods "Taskyn", aimed at effective forecasting and flood risk management. The information system "Taskyn" is designed to automate forecasting processes. water entering the reservoir and the flow of spring rivers, as well as modeling of flood zones using the digital forecast of the hydrograph and planned water discharge from reservoirs. At the end of the visit, Sergey Ershov noted the importance of further improving information systems and made a number of proposals. increasing the effectiveness of preparatory work for the flood period.< br> Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/928818

The meeting was attended by pupils and teachers from six preschool organizations who presented various projects related to ecology.The aim of the seminar was to identify environmental problems in the environment and ways to solve them, as well as to increase children's interest in local history.During the meeting, educators and children presented their projects on the topics "Little Ecologist", "Green Economy - Integrated Education", "Harms of Polyethylene Bags". In addition, an "Eco World" master class was held and a dialogue platform was organized called "What if you were the Minister of Nature Protection?".- The "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign is an important and widely supported initiative aimed at protecting the environment. Today, environmental education for children in preschool educational institutions is a socially significant direction in the educational process. It is of particular importance to familiarize a child with nature in preschool. After all, a person's health, intelligence and consciousness, attitude to labor and the external environment are formed up to the age of seven. Therefore, it is very useful to hold such events frequently. Such events have been continuing since last year. Last year, 27 regional, 208 city and district meetings were held in this direction for preschool organizations, - said the head of the regional education department Marat Abuov.Perizat Kalybekovna, a teacher-educator of the Nurshuak kindergarten in the Akkystau village of the Isatay district, teaches children how to properly sort garbage.— I teach children how to sort plastic, glass bottles, polyethylene bags and food waste into garbage cans through a game. Since they do not recognize letters, I use cards with pictures to show the method. Now I often hear from parents that children sort garbage when they go home and teach themselves how to do it, - says the mentor.It should be noted that this seminar was organized by the methodological center of the regional education department. More than 35 thousand children are brought up in 337 preschool organizations in the region. Among them, there are 151 state, 86 private and 100 centers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/928663