The head of the region, Kumar Aksakalov, reviewed the work on the timely and high-quality clearing of Kostanay streets from snow ahead of the spring flood season.During the winter period, 313 thousand tons of snow were removed from the city. This is 3 times more than during the same period last year (95 thousand tons). The main load falls on 5 snow disposal sites, whose current fill level ranges from 60% to 90%.In the Kostanay-2 district, there are 44 residential buildings located in a potential flooding zone. Over 40 thousand tons of snow have already been removed from this area."Currently, our main task is to maximize the speed of snow removal from streets, courtyards, intersections, and areas where there is a risk of meltwater accumulation. To ensure the free flow of meltwater, special attention must be paid to cleaning storm drains, ditches, and drainage channels," noted Kumar Aksakalov.To handle meltwater, 110 km of stormwater system is operational, of which 4.9 km are located in the Kostanay-2 district. Furthermore, there are 5 hydraulic structures ensuring water discharge into the Tobol River."The work must be carried out systematically and in an intensified mode. It is important to utilize all necessary equipment, organize round-the-clock monitoring, and respond promptly to problematic areas. The effectiveness of this work determines the safety of residents, the uninterrupted operation of the city's infrastructure, and the city's readiness for the spring period. Our task is to take all necessary measures so that the city meets spring prepared and without the risk of flooding," emphasized the head of the region.LLP "CapitalGroupUnion" is conducting intensified snow removal. 18 units of equipment are involved in the work. Additionally, personnel from the regional Emergency Situations Department, 80 cadets from the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy, and 50 volunteers from the Youth Resource Center have been engaged. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1182191?lang=kk

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The nationwide campaign "Nauryz Sale" has launched in Kazakhstan, timed to coincide with the celebration of Nauryz. The festive campaign runs from March 13 to 23 across the country and unites hundreds of retail venues, creating an atmosphere of genuine spring renewal and generous shopping for residents and guests of the country.As part of the campaign, stores offer customers discounts from 10 to 70 percent on food and non-food items. Promotional items are marked with special festive price tags and navigation, allowing visitors to easily find products with reduced prices.About 300 trade entities have joined the campaign, including 140 department stores and shopping and entertainment centers, 140 retail chains, and 20 online platforms. Among the participants are major retail chains of the country: Magnum Cash&Carry, Small, Galmart, Anvar, Dina, Toimart, Astykzhan, Greenwich, and others.Special emphasis is placed on supporting domestic producers. Shopping centers feature special zones with products from Kazakhstani companies, where goods are sold on average 10–20 percent cheaper than the market price.Customers are already noting a noticeable decrease in prices for a range of goods."I see a lot of discounts. At this retail chain, I bought 5 kilograms of flour for 1400 tenge as part of the promotion, and prices for vegetables are also reduced; I bought potatoes and carrots. Honestly, I haven't seen price tags for 100 tenge in a long time; today you can really feel the holiday discounts," said Akbota Zhakaeva, a resident of the capital.The festive atmosphere is complemented by agricultural fairs, which are taking place today in all regions of the country. Here, residents can purchase fresh produce from local manufacturers at affordable prices.The "Nauryz Sale" campaign has become part of the nationwide celebration of Nauryz and is designed to support domestic business, develop internal trade, and make pre-holiday shopping even more profitable for Kazakhstanis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1181055?lang=kk

As part of the Nauryznama decade, dedicated to March 17 - the Day of Shanyrak, the city family festival "Til men dastur" (Language and Tradition) was held in the city of Lisakovsk.The main goal of the festival is to promote family values, enhance the status of the state language, and introduce the younger generation to national traditions and customs.During the festival, participating families demonstrated their creative abilities in several competitive stages. In the "Introduction" stage, each family presented a creative presentation about themselves. In the "Family - a Source of Joy" competition, participants showcased their talents through songs, dances, and applied arts.As part of the "Proverb - the Essence of the Word" stage, participants were asked to identify a proverb from a video prepared using artificial intelligence and explain its meaning. And in the "Traditions - the Source of National Spirit" stage, families presented theatrical performances reflecting Kazakh national customs and traditions.Between the competitive stages, concert performances were presented to the audience, creating a festive atmosphere.Holding such events contributes to the revival of national values, strengthening of family traditions, and the spiritual unity of society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1181056?lang=kk

Members of the Nationwide Coalition, deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of major retail chains, and employees of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a meeting to discuss key changes in the draft of the new Constitution.The event was attended by Nationwide Coalition member Maria Utebayeva, Mazhilis deputy, Doctor of Juridical Sciences Marat Bashimov, and Professor Venera Zheksenbekova.The meeting was opened by Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev. He thanked the coalition members for their willingness to discuss this important document for the country with representatives of the trade industry in an open format.«An open and mature society has formed in our country. The draft of the new Constitution has been discussed in society for a long time. Today, on the eve of the referendum, we are discussing this document openly and constructively. This coming Sunday, it is important for each of us to demonstrate civic responsibility and express our position. The new Constitution is the legal code of our people», noted the Minister.In his speech, Mazhilis deputy Marat Bashimov focused on the provision in the draft Constitution stipulating the election of the President for a single seven-year term. According to him, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also paid special attention to this issue at the recent Forum of Deputies.«In the era of rapid development of social networks, it has become quite easy to tarnish a person's reputation. The draft of the new Constitution pays special attention to protecting the honor and dignity of every citizen», emphasized the deputy.Professor Venera Zheksenbekova noted the importance of public discussion of the document.«We are discussing not a simple document. Representatives of the people, the authorities, and society are considering the draft of the most important political act for the country. Very little time remains before the decision is made. March 15 will become an important and historic date for every Kazakhstani», she said.During the meeting, representatives of the trade industry and ministry employees asked the coalition members questions of interest. Participants discussed potential changes in the sphere of protecting citizens' rights and freedoms, expected socio-economic effects of the constitutional reform, international experience used in preparing the draft, as well as potential transformations in the civil service system. The event was held in an open dialogue format. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1180998?lang=kk

Today, the regional akim, Kumar Aksakalov, visited the Kostanay district on a working trip.The instruction of the Head of State to increase the share of processed products in the agro-industrial complex to 70% within three years is being carried out in the region according to plan.«Within the framework of the project implemented by LLP 'Kostanay Sturgeon' in 2024, 15 tons of sturgeon fish were produced last year. This made it possible to meet 35% of the region's population's demand for this type of fish. For the northern regions of the country, this project has no analogues,» noted the regional akim.Currently, the partnership is implementing a project to build a trout farm, a processing workshop, and a cold storage warehouse.The President of the country has repeatedly emphasized the need to strengthen food security, develop the agro-industrial complex, and create modern infrastructure for storing agricultural products.In the village of Zarechnoye, LLP 'Khalyk Agro KST' has begun implementing a project to build a vegetable storage facility with a capacity of 5.2 thousand tons, equipped with microclimate and ventilation systems.Furthermore, the partnership plans to build a fruit warehouse, a processing, washing, and product branding workshop, as well as a social warehouse using its own funds.The region has storage facilities with a total capacity of 87 thousand tons, of which only 46.5 thousand tons are equipped with a climate control system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1180931?lang=kk

For more details about the platform and the event program visit the Digital Nauryz websiteAhead of the Nauryz holiday, the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan is launching the Digital Nauryz online platform, which will consolidate information about festive events across the country.The year 2026 has been declared the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in Kazakhstan, and the launch of Digital Nauryz will become one of the symbols of the country's technological changes and digital transformation.The platform is built on the state portal GOV.KZ and will operate from March 14 to 23, bringing together event announcements, news, and live broadcasts of festive occasions in a unified digital space.The website features regional sections for all oblasts of Kazakhstan,  allowing users to learn about events in specific cities and regions, access final materials, and navigate to online broadcasts and media publications. The platform supports multiple languages and is equipped with an AI-based translation function, making the information accessible to the widest possible audience.The launch of the project creates a unified digital space for celebrating Nauryz, where traditions of spring renewal merge with modern technologies.For user convenience, a unified banner leading to the Digital Nauryz platform has been placed on the official internet resources of state bodies.Follow the celebration of Nauryz in Kazakhstan online! Source:  Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1180065?lang=kk

As part of the unified educational program "Adal Azamat" (Honest Citizen), a festival of professions was organized in the Amangeldy district. The main goal of the event is to introduce young people to the importance of various professions, popularize the values of labor, responsibility, and respect for work, as well as to help schoolchildren approach the choice of their future specialty consciously.As part of the event, a substantial exhibition dedicated to various professions was organized. The exhibition widely featured fields such as medicine, education, law enforcement, entrepreneurship, technical and creative specialties. Representatives from different spheres talked about the specifics and significance of their work, encouraging young people to be hardworking and professionally skilled.During the festival, schoolchildren were able to freely communicate with specialists and get answers to their questions. Furthermore, a meeting with representatives of various professions was organized, where guests shared their stories of professional development, experiences of achieving success, and talked about important steps when choosing a future profession.Such meetings have become a powerful motivation for the younger generation and have contributed to increasing young people's interest in choosing their future specialty.According to the organizers, the festival has become an important platform aimed at shaping the professional orientation of young people and educating citizens who bring benefit to society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1179141?lang=kk

Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Aidar Abildabekov held a public reception for citizens at the central office of the "AMANAT" party. The meeting was conducted online via the ZOOM platform. During the reception, current issues concerning support for domestic producers, import supplies, and the implementation of a new product labeling system were discussed. During the meeting, a resident of the East Kazakhstan region, Viktor Shinkeev, raised a question about the reasons for importing potatoes from Pakistan given the existence of domestic producers. According to the Vice Minister and representatives of the Trade Committee, Kazakhstan's annual demand for potatoes exceeds 2.0 million tons, while the harvested volume reaches 2.9 million tons, fully covering domestic demand. However, during the spring-summer period, when stocks of the domestic product decrease, additional imports from Pakistan and China are carried out to stabilize the market and prevent a sharp price increase. Currently, the situation on the domestic market is stable, and existing stocks are sufficient until the new harvest appears. A representative of the Association of Light Industry Enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Saltanat Abdikarimova, requested clarification on the procedure for applying international GTIN codes for the fashion retail segment and also proposed providing a transition period of at least 6 months when implementing the requirements of the National Product Catalog (NPC). According to information from ministry specialists, international GTIN codes are assigned by the GS1-Kazakhstan association, while NTIN codes are used for domestic trade turnover. In accordance with the Memorandum of January 9, 2026, the implementation of NPC requirements is carried out in stages: for importers and producers — until March 1, for retail chains — until April 1, and for small and micro-entrepreneurship entities — until July 1. A separate transition period for the fashion retail segment is not provided; however, methodological work considering industry specifics continues. Following the reception, Vice Minister Aidar Abildabekov gave specific instructions to the heads of relevant departments on all raised issues and confirmed the ministry's readiness for close cooperation with business representatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1178990?lang=kk

At a Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Akim of the Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov, reported on the work done in the field of housing construction in the region.The region planned to build 500 thousand square meters of housing by 2025. By the end of the year, 517.4 thousand square meters of housing (5,420 apartments) were built and commissioned. The plan was exceeded. This year, it is planned to commission 520 thousand square meters of housing."Modern, high-quality residential buildings are being constructed not only in cities but also, for the first time, in district centers. This improves the standard of living and employment opportunities for residents of the regions," noted Kumar Aksakalov.In 2025, 548 rental apartments were purchased for citizens in need of housing, amounting to 7.6 billion tenge.To improve housing affordability, the construction of credit housing continues.In 2025, through the issuance of securities worth 12.1 billion tenge, 18 apartment buildings with a total area of 67.5 thousand square meters were commissioned.Otbasy Bank, under state programs, issued 1,046 loans at preferential rates of 2% and 5%, and under the "Nauryz" program — 736 loans. The total loan amount was 30.7 billion tenge.To provide additional support to citizens on the housing waiting list, an agreement was signed with Kazakhstan Housing Company in November 2025 for the implementation of rental housing with the right to purchase."To provide housing for young specialists, the 'Kostanay Zhastary' program is being implemented. Over three years, 344 loans amounting to about 5 billion tenge have been issued. This year, an additional 1.8 billion tenge in loans will be issued," noted the head of the region.The Akim of the region also reported that this year, the construction of 34 multi-apartment residential buildings is planned. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1178574?lang=kk

The results of the sketch project competition were summarized in Kostanay, which involved 3rd and 4th-year students of the Kostanay Construction College. The competition aimed to support the creative and professional potential of future specialists in the fields of architecture, construction, and design.Participants were tasked with developing conceptual solutions for real urban spaces. This format allowed students to go beyond the academic curriculum and apply their acquired knowledge in practice by proposing ideas for urban environment development.Projects in several areas were presented as part of the competition. One of them was the creation of an eco-quarter — a concept for improving a site at the intersection of Abay Avenue and Baimagambetov Street. Students proposed options for transforming the area into a modern public space with a square and elements of ecological improvement.Participants also presented developments in the field of smart urbanism. The projects involved creating small architectural forms using modern technologies, as well as navigation systems for more comfortable orientation in the urban environment.A separate area of the competition was dedicated to conceptual ideas for integrating residential complexes with social facilities and implementing environmental solutions into urban infrastructure.The submitted works were evaluated by a jury, which included specialists in urban planning and architecture. Experts noted the high level of student preparation, the originality of ideas, and the practical orientation of the projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1177147?lang=kk

In the Denisovsky district, as part of the republican campaign "Snow Landing," volunteers assisted a lonely pensioner, showing care and attention to the older generation.The main goal of the campaign is to support elderly people, fostering a culture of mutual assistance and mercy in society. The initiative also aims to increase youth activity and popularize traditions of respect for the older generation.During the event, active youth from the district visited a pensioner living alone and helped clear snow from her yard and the adjacent area around her house. About 10 volunteers, working together, completely cleared the yard and the area around the house in just 1.5 hours.It is worth noting that the "Snow Landing" campaign is traditionally held during the winter period and is aimed at providing assistance to lonely elderly people, people with disabilities, and citizens from socially vulnerable categories of the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1177071?lang=kk

The Akim (Governor) of the Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov, congratulated the women of the region on the holiday of March 8 – International Women's Day at a festive concert titled "The Light of Peace".A woman, who has become a symbol of beauty and warmth, is the well-being of the family and the pillar of the home. She is a reliable life companion to her husband, a caring mother to her children, and a keeper of family traditions.In the 21st century, Kazakhstani women are successfully proving themselves in science, education, medicine, public administration, business, culture, and international diplomacy. Modern women boldly master new professions. They choose to live in a free society and strive for a decent standard of living. At the same time, they remain the pillar of the family and the keepers of warmth and moral values."On the initiative of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a constitutional reform focused on the individual is being implemented. It envisages the creation of comprehensive conditions for women, the protection of their rights, and the strengthening of the institution of the family as one of the priority areas of state policy. On this festive day, I wish you good health, great happiness, well-being, a spring mood, and new achievements. May peace, harmony, and joy reign in every home," noted the head of the region in his congratulatory address.During the ceremonial event, the regional Akim presented state awards to women who distinguished themselves through their work in the region.The festive gathering concluded with a concert program.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1176529?lang=kk

The Akim of the Kostanay region, Kumar Aksakalov, familiarized himself with the operation of a rehabilitation center with 60 places, intended for children with disabilities.This complex was opened last year in accordance with the instruction of the Head of State.The Public Foundation "Kazakhstan Khalqyna" allocated 1 billion tenge for equipping the center with modern rehabilitation equipment.The rehabilitation center provides a full range of special social services aimed at improving children's health and their social adaptation."Previously, in the regional center, the only rehabilitation institution with 20 beds could provide a rehabilitation course to about 400 children annually. Now, rehabilitation assistance covers at least 900 children aged from one and a half to 18 years," noted Kumar Aksakalov.The head of the region also reported that another project is being implemented. It concerns an agreement for the construction of a sports and recreation complex for people with disabilities in Kostanay with the support of the "Kazakhstan Khalqyna" foundation. Construction of the facility will begin this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1176188?lang=kk

A roundtable discussion on the topic "Economic Development of the Region: Inter-Sectoral Dialogue" was held in Kostanay.The event was attended by heads of sectoral departments, entrepreneurs, representatives of financial organizations, and deputies of the regional maslikhat. During the meeting, issues of socio-economic development of the region and the draft of the new Constitution were discussed.The region's Akim, Kumar Aksakalov, noted that the upcoming referendum should be conducted openly and fairly, and emphasized that the main principles of the new Constitution are aimed at developing human capital and protecting civil values."On March 15, a national referendum on the adoption of the new Constitution will be held. For the first time, the preamble of the Constitution defines respect for the individual, responsibility, and justice as core values. This confirms that the main priority of state policy is the individual, their rights, and quality of life," said the head of the region.According to the region's Akim, as the region's economy develops, so does the population's well-being. Many new jobs are being created, and residents' incomes are increasing significantly. Modern infrastructure is expanding, and all conditions are being created for young people to receive quality education."In recent years, the state has paid special attention to education, science, innovation, and, most importantly, the development of human capital. For the first time, the preamble of the new Constitution defines respect for the individual, responsibility, and justice as key state priorities. The principle 'Not the individual for the state, but the state for the individual' is becoming the foundation of all state policy," noted Kumar Aksakalov.To attract investment, a pool of 79 projects with a total value of 2.4 trillion tenge has been formed in the region. The implementation of these projects will create 13.2 thousand new jobs.In 2025, 12 industrial projects worth 337.3 billion tenge were implemented, creating 3.5 thousand new jobs.Thanks to state support for agricultural producers, production volume has increased by 48% over the past two years.For the further development of livestock farming, 50 billion tenge has been allocated this year for the implementation of pasture livestock projects and the development of pasture infrastructure.This will allow the region to continue leading the republic in the export of processed agricultural products.Dual degree programs are being implemented at the region's higher education institutions in partnership with leading world universities. Twenty-one new specialties have been opened in universities and colleges to train personnel in fields such as mechanical engineering, metallurgy and mining, economics and construction, energy, and information systems."As the Head of State noted, 'A Just Kazakhstan begins with every region, every village, and the life of every citizen.' An important political campaign lies ahead. These are decisions directly related to the future of our country. I am confident that the people of Kostanay will support the draft of the new Constitution and contribute to the renewal of the country," said the region's Akim.The meeting also featured speeches by the Chairman of the Regional Maslikhat, Sailaubek Yeshanov; the Director of the Regional Branch of the "Atameken" Chamber of Entrepreneurs, Renat Davletbayev; and the Director of the "Eurasian Bank" branch, Kyrmyzy Zhanyrshina, who explained the mechanisms of the new Constitution.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1176150?lang=kk

On March 4 of this year, the Ethics Commissioner of the Kostanay Region, K. Sundikov, and the Deputy Head of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs in the Kostanay Region, G. Shagirova, held a seminar-meeting at the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations on compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of civil service and the Ethical Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan.G. Shagirova drew the participants' attention to the observance by civil servants of restrictions, including on participation in gambling (betting), visiting gambling establishments. She also informed about disciplinary practice, the procedure for submitting declarations, restrictions on entrepreneurship for certain categories of representatives of the quasi-public sector, and conflict of interest.The civil servants were informed about upcoming changes in legislation providing for a hybrid model of civil service, calculation of length of service, accounting for performance evaluation of a civil servant, and the impact of assessing public satisfaction with the services received.   K. Sundikov informed about the progress of implementing measures to promote the professional and personal qualities of civil servants in accordance with the ideals of "Adal Azamat" for 2025-2027, requirements for compliance with ethical standards, rational use of official vehicles, the culture of public speaking, the principles of a secular state, and other issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1175353?lang=kk

On March 3, in the city of Kostanay, a working meeting was held by the apparatus of the regional akimat and the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs in the Kostanay Region on the implementation of the Roadmap for promoting the professional and personal qualities of civil servants in accordance with the ideals of "Adal Azamat" for 2025-2027 and the Action Plan for conducting anti-corruption information work with a decomposition of target groups.Participants of the event: ethics commissioners of local executive bodies, heads of internal policy departments of city and district akimats of the Kostanay region, officials responsible for implementing anti-corruption measures, representatives of regional departments, the Department of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs, and the apparatus of the regional akimat.The Head of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs in the Kostanay Region, Y. Salykbayev, focused the participants' attention on intensifying information work, strengthening the prevention of offenses, ethical misconduct, and reputational risks. The speaker presented the "Adal Azamat" Concept as a path to honesty and justice.The Ethics Commissioner of the Kostanay Region, K. Syundikov, informed about the progress of implementing the Roadmap's activities and the tasks of local executive bodies. The results of an anonymous survey of employees conducted by the ethics commissioner indicate the support of the region's employees for the principles of "Adal Azamat". 66.9% of respondents believe that the principles of honest service should be introduced in the civil service.Speakers also included the Deputy Head of the Public Development Department, K.T. Kazez, the Head of the Internal Policy and Language Development Department of the Altynsarin District Akimat, G. Imanova, and the Head of the Corruption Prevention Department of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs in the Kostanay Region, B. Uspanov. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1175343?lang=kk

Kostanay fans solemnly welcomed the football club "Tobol," which won the Kazakhstan Super Cup.This victory belongs not only to the club but to our entire region. By winning the Super Cup for the fourth time, "Tobol" has proven itself to be one of the strongest and most competitive teams in the country."The hard work of the coaching staff and players, their unity, and high professionalism have elevated the team to a high level. In doing so, the footballers have brought immense joy to all Kostanay fans. Ahead lies a new season and new heights. I wish the team robust health, inexhaustible energy, and brilliant victories!", noted regional governor Kumar Aksakalov in his congratulatory speech.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1173276?lang=kk

An extraordinary session of the Kostanay Regional Maslikhat of the VIII convocation considered a number of issues. The regional akim, Kumar Aksakalov, participated in the meeting.The deputies discussed amendments to the regional budget for 2026–2028, setting rental rates for the use of monuments of history and culture of local significance, and approving the tariff per cubic meter of drinking water supplied from water supply systems subject to subsidization in the Kostanay region.Furthermore, changes to certain decisions of the Maslikhat were considered.The meeting also raised the issue of Arkalyk city's development. Currently, the largest gap in key indicators of infrastructure quality among the region's cities is recorded precisely in Arkalyk. The share of roads in good and satisfactory condition there is 31.6%."For comparison: in Tobyl city — 51.5%, in Rudny — 63.6%, in Zhetikara — 73.2%, in Lisakovsk — 93.6%, in Kostanay — 99.5%. The difference between the regional center and Arkalyk reaches 70%. The actual share of quality roads in Kostanay is more than three times higher. Courtyard areas and facades of apartment buildings in Arkalyk have not been renovated for many years. In the Address to the People of Kazakhstan, the President of the country emphasized that special attention should be paid to the development of the Torgay region," stressed the regional akim.Since last year, programs for improvement have begun to be implemented in Arkalyk, which will improve the living conditions of the population.The considered issues received support from the deputies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1173324?lang=kk

Today, at a meeting of the regional akimat chaired by the head of the region, Kumar Aksakalov, the issue of preparation for spring field work was considered. The head of the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of the Kostanay Region Akimat, Ibrahim Bekmukhamedov, delivered a report. Additional information on their respective areas was also provided by the director of the Kostanay Region branch of RSE "Kazhydromet" Adel Akhmetov, the akim of the Karabalyk district Ruslan Khalykov, the akim of the Karasu district Kairat Ospanov, the director of LLP "Agro PARASAT" Azamat Zholaushybayev, and the director of LLP "Baltaly Ltd" Aslan Shamukhan.The President of the country noted that the potential of agriculture is not fully realized and emphasized the need to bring the industry to a new level. The state is creating all conditions for the high-quality conduct of spring field work. Significant funds have been allocated for the third consecutive year. In particular, nationwide, the volume of financing for the sowing campaign and harvest, as in the previous year, amounts to 1 trillion tenge, of which 300 billion tenge are allocated for the leasing of agricultural machinery.Furthermore, the allocation of 402 thousand tons of subsidized fuel for farmers is planned."Our main task today is to carry out spring field work in a timely and high-quality manner," emphasized the head of the region.It should be noted that starting from October 1, 2025, the acceptance of applications for financing agribusiness entities for the 2026 sowing campaign has begun. To date, more than 260 farms have already been financed with 19.2 billion tenge at 5% per annum. And if you take it for six months – then it's 2.5%.Moreover, financing for the forward purchase for 2026 through JSC "NC "Prodcorporation" for the region has been increased by 2.8 times. If it was 5.4 billion tenge in 2025, this year it is 15 billion.Currently, the work on financing spring field work is in an active phase.As noted by the regional akim, over 3 years, the structure of the region's sown areas has changed significantly. The areas under grain legumes have expanded by 84.4%, and under oilseeds by 32.1%. This indicates that the region is moving towards a diversified farming model."It is necessary to provide the population with the main types of socially significant food products through local production. This year, it is planned to increase the potato planting area to 7.5 thousand hectares, and buckwheat to 17.1 thousand hectares. These indicators must be achieved," noted Kumar Aksakalov.In the region, thanks to the preferential leasing program, 1.3 thousand units of machinery and equipment worth 57 billion tenge were purchased in 2025. Over three years, the agricultural machinery fleet has been replenished by almost 4 thousand units. Currently, there are about 28 thousand units of agricultural machinery in the region. Of these, 7% is new/upgraded machinery. This year, out of the 300 billion tenge allocated for leasing, 45 billion has been allocated to our region.In 2026, the plan for mineral fertilizer application for the region is 433.7 thousand tons. More than 11 billion tenge is allocated for subsidization. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1173722?lang=kk