The national project is aimed at reducing infrastructure accidents and ensuring uninterrupted provision of public services. To date, the depreciation of the energy and utility infrastructure of 87 monopolistic enterprises in the fields of heat, electricity, water supply and sanitation ranges from 65 to 100%. Thus, the Project Office has been tasked with reducing the wear of engineering networks by up to 40% and building new sources of electricity generation (an additional 7.3 GW).The need for investments until 2029 for the modernization of utility networks will amount to 6.8 trillion tenge, 6.2 trillion for electricity generation. The funds of the STB, national financial development institutions and international financial organizations will be attracted. The creation of a financing mechanism for natural monopoly entities, consideration of applications for preferential financing or subsidies are entrusted to JSC NMH Baiterek. Monitoring and control over the progress of projects and construction and installation works are assigned to Kazcenter Housing and Communal Services JSC.The national project pays special attention to the development of domestic industry with 100% utilization of existing enterprises with the creation of 27 new industries and jobs. The Ministry of Industry and Construction has been instructed to develop a specific list of goods, works and services produced by domestic producers, launch a single electronic procurement form with the introduction of a register of unscrupulous participants.Separately, the meeting discussed support measures for the NHS category. Solvent segments of the population should pay for utilities at fair, market-based tariffs. Vulnerable segments of the population will be protected from tariff increases through an automated housing assistance system. The relevant ministries were instructed to work out the issue of setting the threshold for maximum allowable utility bills of up to 5% of the total family income for socially vulnerable groups, to unify the applicable standards for housing area and utility consumption per person to increase the number of recipients of housing assistance."Problems in the field of energy and utilities are among the most acute and require comprehensive and prompt solutions. I instruct the Ministry of National Economy, together with interested government agencies and organizations, to submit a detailed Roadmap for the implementation of the national project to the Government Staff within two weeks," Kanat Bozumbayev said.The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the successful implementation of the national project will require close cooperation between ministries, akimats and the private sector, as well as the active participation of citizens."In this regard, the Ministries of National Economy, Energy, Industry and Construction, together with the Ministry of Culture and Information, interested government agencies and organizations, need to conduct large-scale explanatory work among the population, the business community, and subjects of natural monopolies with a briefing for journalists in the third decade of January," Kanat Bozumbayev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918600

Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Saken Sarsenov got acquainted with the work of the police and met with the Akim of the Turkestan region.During a working trip to the Turkestan region, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Saken Sarsenov held an operational meeting with the personnel of the police department. The meeting summed up the results of the department's activities for 2024. The report was made by Murat Kabdenov, Head of the Turkestan region Police Department.The Deputy Minister focused on some of the identified shortcomings and stressed the importance of timely implementation of the tasks and instructions. Measures have been taken against a number of managers. He also instructed to strengthen work on the prevention of crimes and offenses, and the observance of law and order.Next, he checked the implementation of digital solutions in the Operational Management Center. I got acquainted with the work of video cameras in the region and appreciated the results of the department's use of the latest digital technologies. K. Kayypbek, Head of the Department of Economics and Budget Planning of the Turkestan region, and S. Baigutov, Deputy Head of the Department for Digitalization of the Akimat, also took part here.The working visit continued in the regional akimat, where Deputy Minister S.Sarsenov met with Akim of the region N.Kosherov. He also held a meeting with the head of the akim's office, E. Dauylbayev, and the head of the Department of Digitalization, Public Services and Archives, M. Ainabekov.Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan S. Sarsenov noted: "Digitalization is a large–scale reform currently underway. The widespread use of modern technologies in the daily activities of the police is one of the main tasks assigned by the head of state to the internal affairs bodies." During the meeting, the parties also agreed on further joint work.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918601

Shymkent kalasyndagi Al-Farabi atyndagi gylym-ambebap kitapkhanasinda tanymal zhazushi Marhabat Bayguttyn tuganyna 80 zhyl tolu kurmetine "Marhabat" magazines men "Markhabat.kz " akparattyk portalyn tanystrylymy otti. Adebi baskosu halykaralyk "Alash", "Turki alemine kyzmeti ushin" sylyktaryn, "Parasat", "Barys" ordenderin iegeri, Kazakstannyn enbek sirgen kayratkeri Marhabat Bayguttyn shygarmashylygyn daripteitin kormen tamashalaudan bastaldy.Keleli zhinga Turkistan oblysy akiminin orynbasary Yertai Altayev, Shymkent kalasy akimin orynbasary Sarsen Kuranbek, halykaralyk "Alash" sylygynn yeheri, aigili akyn Narmakhan Begaly, Turkistan oblystyk ardagerler kenesin koragasy Zhenisbek Maulenkulov, Shymkent kalalyk maslikhatynn turagasy Bahadyr Narymbetov, O.Zhanbekov atyndagy Ontustik Kazakhstan pedagogicaly University rectors mindetin atkarushi Gulzhan Sugirbaeva, memleket zhane kogam kayratkerleri, ardagerler men ziyaly kauym okilderi, kalamgerdin asyl zhary Kizdarkul Pernebaykyzy, perzenti Aklim, inisi Nyshan Baygut, sonday-ak okyrman kauym katysty.Courts "Mediacracy" kogamdyk birlestiginin turagasy, belgili journalist, oblystyk maslikhat deputies Galymzhan Elshibai zhurgizip otyrdy. Al journaldyn bas editors Oralkhan Dauit magazine men akparattyk portals tanystyrdy.Marhabat Bayguttyn zhanashyrlygyn korip, akyl-kenes, bagyt-bagdar algan shakirtteri, zhas kalamgerler atynan akyndar Mukhagali Kenzhetayly men Sezim Mergenbai olederin okip, ademi aserge boledi. Classic ozi oryndagan ani men sukbattaryn beynetaspadan tamashalagan kopshiliktin konili tolkydy. Zhambyl oblysynan kelgen bir top kalamger Marhabat Baygutpen yerekshe baylanyst bolgan Sherkhan Murtazanyn koptomdyk zhinaktarymen birge oblys akimi Erbol Karashokeyevtin kuttyktauyn kosa tapsyrdy."Marhabat" magazines eki myn dan taralymmen shygady. The Zhazyl index is 76104.Turkistan oblysy akimin baspasoz kyzmetiSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918604

In coordination with the Presidential Administration, Dosulan Aitbayev was appointed Deputy Akim of Akmola region by order of Akim of Akmola region.Dosulan Yerlanovich Aitbayev graduated from L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and A. Baitursynov Kostanay State University. Master's degree in Political Science. He has 17 years of public service experience.He started his career in 2008 as the chief specialist of the office of the akim of the Zhangeldinsky district of the Kostanay region.He held various responsible positions in the Akimat of Kostanay region, in the Ministries of Culture and Information, Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Prior to his appointment, he was the chief of staff of the Akim of the Akmola region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/918016

A solemn ceremony of handing over keys was held in the Zhastar microdistrict of the Zharkainsky district of the Akmola region. The reconstructed 80-apartment apartment building is intended for socially vulnerable categories of citizens, whose living conditions have been improved as part of the implementation of social initiatives of the Head of State aimed at solving housing problems.The event was attended by First Deputy Akim of Akmola region Eldos Ramazanov, who noted: "This house is not only walls, but also a new life for many families who have found housing thanks to government support."Among the happy new settlers are 17 large families, 36 single mothers, 16 orphaned children, 8 people with disabilities, 2 pensioners and one family raising a child with a disability."Thanks to government support, we can now live in comfortable conditions and plan the future for our children," Sarsek Gulzhanat, a mother of many children, said with gratitude.Within the framework of this project, work will continue to provide affordable and comfortable housing for other categories of citizens, which will contribute to improving the quality of life of residents of the region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/918332

The season of traditional Shyrga Tartu competitions has started in the Karaganda region. Attention was focused on the fastest and most agile puppies of the Kazakh breed Taza.In the village of Botakara, Bukhar-Zhyrau district, breeders gathered to show their pets in action and find out which of them is faster.The competition was the debut for 27 puppies between the ages of 8 and 11 months, who had previously only trained, acquiring the necessary skills. The dogs came not only from the districts of Karaganda region, but also from Bayanauli district of Pavlodar region.One of the organizers of the competition, Bekzat Mustafin, has been breeding dogs of this breed for more than 10 years.— The Kazakh tazy is the most enduring and the best hunting dog, which has no equal in durability, — says Bekzat Mustafin. — You can count on the basins, they are a faithful companion. She will accompany the hunter tirelessly from morning to night.According to akim of the village of Botakar Zhanat Kabkenov, the main goal of the competition is to revive national traditions and popularize the unique qualities of Kazakh taza.The race was held at a distance of 1.2 kilometers.Tazy from Karaganda, named Sary, became the fastest. Its owner is Bakhytzhan Zhumazhanov. The second place went to Zuzu from the village of Baymyrza. The owner is Nurdaulet Myrzakanov. And the bronze is in the treasury of Temirtau Zara. The breeder is Kazybek Bazhirov.The winners were awarded with cups, medals and cash prizes, and there are new competitions ahead in the village of Nura, Nurinsky district, where basins of different ages will participate in the races. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/918158

This year is a landmark year for the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan. The unique civic institute turns 30 years old. A number of events aimed at popularizing the APK's activities are planned in the Karaganda region. One of the initiatives will be the creation of a Club of young scientists at the scientific expert group of the APK of the region.– This club will become a platform for knowledge exchange, development of scientific initiatives and support for young researchers. We will meet with scientists from our universities. Everyone will work according to their scientific interests, but closer to the topic of the APK: issues of scientific and practical activities, the study of the atmosphere in ethno-cultural associations," said Vilen Molotov–Luchansky, head of the scientific expert group of the APK of the Karaganda region, at a meeting at the House of Friendship.He presented the situation of the club, told about its tasks and plans.Timur Dzhumurbayev, head of the NGO "Assembly of Zhastary", noted the importance of involving young people in scientific and public activities, as well as the role of young scientists in the development of the region and the country as a whole. He stressed that creating conditions for the professional growth of young specialists is one of the priorities of the APK's work.A republican council of elders, a forum of patrons, and charity events are also planned for the 30th anniversary of the APK in the Karaganda region.The republican action plan for the APK anniversary "30 years for Peace and harmony" was approved by a government decree. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/918173

Kazakhstan has started accepting applications for participation in the republican contest "Ulttyk Kitap", dedicated to the National Book Day.It will be held in 10 nominations:1) The best book for children;2) The best comic book;3) The best non-fiction book;4) The best book in the detective genre;5) The best book in the genre of satire;6) The best illustrated book;7) The best translated book;8) The best book in the genre of fiction;9) The best publishing house;10) Grand Prix "Book of the Year".Works published during the last 2 years are accepted for participation in the competition. Applications are accepted from January 15 to April 1, 2025.For more information, please call: +7-775-897-7-88, +7-727-397-61-15.The competition is organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information. Its main goal is to provide a reading culture, promote the development of Kazakh literature and spirituality, identify the best book authors, support and stimulate translators, publishers and book designers.Recall that on the initiative of the Head of State, a new holiday was established – National Book Day, which will be celebrated on April 23.According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/918178

The Epiphany of the Lord, or Epiphany, will be celebrated in Orthodox churches of the Karaganda region on January 18 and 19. There are already 15 places in the region for those who want to take a dip.The safety measures during Epiphany bathing were discussed at a briefing on the platform of the Regional Communications Service.– First of all, it is a religious holiday dedicated to the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. And it should begin with a festive divine service – this is the main part of the holiday, and bathing is already a second time," said Archpriest of the Vvedensky Cathedral of the city of Karaganda of the Karaganda and Shakhty diocese Akhiya Rakhimzhanov.15 specially equipped bathing spots have already been identified in the Karaganda region. This list will be updated as requests from local executive authorities are received.On the eve of the holiday, rescuers checked the dive sites and took measurements of the thickness of the ice. On average, it is about 50 cm in the reservoirs of the region. This is a safe level that allows for such large-scale events.The Emergency Department of the Karaganda region also gave recommendations and reminded about the safety rules during Epiphany bathing.:- before diving into the font, do a warm-up to warm up the body;- do not drink alcohol before and after bathing;- avoid thin areas, cracks and washouts;- do not gather in large groups in one place;- do not light a fire or go out on the ice at night;- do not jump into the water from acceleration or at an angle;- do not build fonts yourself.Non-compliance with the rules is subject to administrative liability under article 412 of the Code of Administrative Offences.— Epiphany is a celebration of the soul, not the body. And if the body is not prepared by tempering, a healthy lifestyle, etc., then it is better not to take risks and abandon immersion in water," added Archpriest Ahiya Rakhimzhanov. List of specially equipped bathing areas:1. Karaganda – Fedorovskoe reservoir.2. Karaganda Cathedral, 1a Gapeev St.3. Temirtau – Samarkand gas storage – city beach.4. Temirtau is a recreation area of the converter shop of JSC "Qarmet".5. Balkhash is a city dam.6. Shakhtinsk is a reservoir in the area of the Shakhty im. Lenin Street.7. Saran – Saransk reservoir;8. Priozersk – Lake Balkhash, near Kosmonavtov St., 8.9. Abaysky district – Sherubai-Nurinsky reservoir — recreation area "Abayskaya".10. Bukhar-Zhyrau district – the Nura River, near the village of Botakara.11. Bukhar-Zhyrau district – the Oshagandy River, near the village of Tsentralny.12. Bukhar-Zhyrau district – reservoir in the recreation area "Yasnaya Skazka", Novaya Uzenka settlement.13. Nurinsky district – the Kunduzda River.14. Osakarovsky district – Pionerskoe village (Ishim river 100 meters from the street Sovkhoznoy, 67).15. Osakarovsky district – on the Ishim River in the village of Yesil. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/917076

You can learn what it means to live in complete darkness, without a visual reference, at the Karaganda regional specialized boarding school No. 1. To help students adapt and socialize, the staff of the educational institution creates many interesting projects.112 visually impaired children study at boarding school No. 1. The necessary conditions for obtaining knowledge, treatment and rehabilitation have been created here, as well as an accessible environment.The Dark Room project attracts special attention. What is it? This is not only a space, but also a real experimental quest where everything happens in complete darkness. Visitors complete tasks relying solely on their hearing, touch, taste, and sense of smell. The room is divided into six zones, each of which offers an unusual challenge: to cross the bridge with an orientation cane, to get a child to school without the aid of vision, to set the table for the second person, to shop in the supermarket, focusing on the smells.– The "Dark room" helps not only children with visual impairment to discover their abilities, but also allows sighted people to better understand the difficulties faced by people with vision problems. This is an indispensable experience for teachers, speech pathologists and parents," said instructor Ekaterina Abisheva.Why is this important? Each visitor, plunging into absolute darkness, gets the opportunity to test their strength in unusual conditions, better understand the world of blind people and acquire new skills.The project also serves as a training platform for students of speech pathology who are preparing to work with visually impaired children.In addition to the "Dark Room", the school has created a photo booth "The Pride of the school" in the form of a strong branching tree, the fruits of which– photos of graduates. And they opened a Museum of great people who changed the world, created to expand the space of social adaptation and increase the motivation of students.The exhibition tells about blind people who have left their mark on history – the journalist Joseph Pulitzer, after whom the prestigious prize is named, the outstanding writer Helen Adams Keller, the world's only blind climber who conquered Mount Everest, Eric Weichenmaier and the blind athlete Marla Runyan, who twice participated in the Olympic Games, and others. The materials are available in three languages and adapted for people with visual impairments (Braille, QR codes with audio excerpts).– The students of our school are talented, and each of them, coming to this museum, will choose for himself the person he would like to look up to, – says the school's director Aiman Tlegenova. – After all, once all these people were just students, but they became recognized and great.Boarding school projects not only help children adapt, but also change the attitude of society towards people with visual impairments.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/917113

In 2025, 270 families in the Karaganda region will have the opportunity to become parents using free in vitro fertilization (IVF) services under the compulsory social health insurance program. The program is intended for couples who have been trying to conceive a child for more than a year, but are unable to achieve pregnancy.To get a quota for IVF, you must:- contact the polyclinic at the place of attachment and make an appointment with an obstetrician-gynecologist;- take hormone tests, undergo an examination for tubal patency and receive a conclusion from a reproductologist;- men need to undergo a spermogram and receive an andrologist's opinion.With a full package of documents, you need to contact the commission for issuing quotas to the Family Planning and Reproductive Health Center of the regional clinical hospital.– If your clinic does not have the necessary specialists or equipment for conducting research, you can get a referral to the Family Planning Center, where all the necessary procedures will be performed as part of the MHI, – says obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductologist Tatiana Slobodchikova.After receiving a positive conclusion from the commission, couples will be able to choose any clinic in Kazakhstan for IVF procedures.Address of the Family Planning Center: 10a N. Nazarbayev Ave., Karaganda.Make an appointment by calling (8-7212) 42-55-54.Call center: (8-7212) 94-04-77, +7-778-003-71-47.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/917264

The main rating tournament on Kazak kuresi "Dala kyrandary" has ended in the capital.64 athletes in eight weight categories competed for the victory. Karaganda residents won three prizes.The Karaganda region was represented by five athletes: Nurzhigit Oral (55 kg), Bauyrzhan Huangan (82 kg), Olzhas Isakhanov (90 kg), Mukhit Kargabai (90 kg), Yerkanat Moldagulov (100 kg). Three of them won prizes in different categories. Yerkanat Moldagulov became the second in the 100 kg weight category, Bauyrzhan Huangan took the third place in the 82 kg weight category, Olzhas Isakhanov took bronze in the 90 kg weight category. All of them are students of the school of higher sports excellence in non-Olympic sports.— The opponents were very strong. Among them are world champions, Asian champions, winners of the Nomad Games. Only eight wrestlers participated in each weight category, those who won in the previous qualifying rounds," says Maksat Akhmetbekov, senior coach of the Karaganda region for Kazakh kuresi. — Our athletes are also very strong. And this time, I think they just didn't have enough luck, because their skills are at the highest level. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/917401

The management of parks and squares of Karaganda has announced a competition for the most creative snowman. You can take part in it until the end of January.Those who want to compete for the first place need to build a snowman on the territory of the Central Park of Culture and Recreation. It must be at least one meter high. You can decorate the figure with anything: the organizers do not limit the imagination of the participants.With the snowman ready, you need to take a picture and post it on Instagram. Under the photo, you must specify the exact location of the figure and its brief description, and also make sure to mark the park management account – @park.krg.After that, the jury will select the three best figures, and their authors will be awarded with prizes and diplomas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/917409

Support for large families is one of the priorities of the state's social policy. Since January 2025, there have been changes in tax legislation that will affect family income.In particular, Article 347 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan stipulates important innovations for large families.The tax deduction for a large family is applied in aggregate to both parents in the amount of no more than 282 MCI (in 2025 – 1,108,824 tenge), determined for a calendar year, in one of the following orders:1) for one of the parents of a large family in 23 MCI (in 2025 – 90,436 tenge) for each month;2) for each parent of a large family in 12 MCI (in 2025 – 47,184 tenge) for each month.The condition for tax deduction is the presence of four or more minor children in the family on January 1 of the calendar year in which this measure is applied. Copies of the children's birth certificates must be provided for confirmation.Documents for obtaining tax benefits are provided to the local tax authorities or to the HR department at the place of work – an application for a tax deduction.This reduces the tax burden for large families. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/917419

Young residents of Karaganda are invited to take part in a drawing contest dedicated to the International Zebra Day. The winners will be awarded prizes, and their work will be presented at the exhibition.International Zebra Day is celebrated on January 31. This holiday was established in order to draw attention to the problem of reducing the population of these animals.The Karaganda Zoo has announced a drawing contest for this day. Children from 3 to 14 years old can participate in it. You can draw zebras both in their natural habitat and in zoos.The winners will be selected in three age categories: from 3 to 5 years old, from 5 to 10 and from 10 to 14 years old.The authors of the best works will receive soft toys and zoo tickets. Their drawings will be presented on the ground floor of the zoo building.The award ceremony will be held on February 1. A show program with the participation of animators will be organized for young visitors and they will tell about zebras.In order to participate in the contest, you need to draw a drawing and post it on Instagram, noting the @krgzoo account and specifying the author's name and age. It is also necessary to mention three friends under the announcement of the competition on the zoo's page. https://www.instagram.com/p/DEweIFeNUKZ/?igsh=MTUwb3pyd2xnNGp3dQ .It is important that the account in which the contest entry is published is subscribed to the zoo's page. The work is accepted until January 30th.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/917824

In the Karaganda region, they found a way to help residents solve communal problems. The Center for Housing Modernization operates in the region, which provides interest-free loans for up to 15 years.As part of the Housing and Communal Infrastructure Development Concept for 2023-2029, approved by the government, the program is funded from the regional budget. Homeowners can get a preferential loan for renovation of roofs and utilities in high-rise buildings, replacement of elevators. Connection to central gas has also become more accessible.In Karaganda, in the village of Shakhtersky, there has been no central heating for about 30 years. Residents heated their apartments with bourgeois stoves or electricity. The long-standing problem began to be solved after the reconstruction of the heating main in Prishakhtinsk. Last year, with the assistance of local authorities, the first 30 apartment buildings were connected to central heating.– Restoration of the indoor heating system is a costly matter. To ease the financial burden, we provided an interest-free loan for 15 years. There are 29 houses left to be connected this year. The work is already actively underway. Residents are ordering calculations, technical conditions, and we are starting to sign contracts with some owners. People saw that the neighboring houses were connected. We realized that it's all real, affordable, and the conditions are acceptable," says Daniyar Dyussembayev, director of the Center for Housing Modernization in the Karaganda region.One of the urgent problems is the replacement of outdated elevator equipment. The region is also dealing with this issue. Residents do not need to spend a large amount on a one-time basis: an installment plan is provided for a period of 8 years. Last year, new elevators were installed in 10 high-rise buildings in Temirtau. There are more plans for this year: to upgrade the elevator equipment in 30 buildings in Karaganda and Temirtau.Another important area is assistance in gasification. Through the Housing Modernization Center of the Karaganda region, you can get an interest-free loan for 5 years to connect to central gas. Last year, 409 subscribers in Karaganda and Temirtau used the program. It is planned to increase to 500 houses this year. The loan processing procedure is kept to a minimum. It is necessary to provide the title documents and technical specifications for connection to the gas.In addition, the Housing Modernization Center helps with the repair of roofs, utilities, and replacement of windows in the entrances of multi-storey buildings. An interest–free loan is also provided, and funds can be repaid gradually for up to 15 years. After receiving the application, the center prepares a PSA and an examination of the project, and only after agreeing with the residents, a contract is signed.Last year, housing owners in Temirtau, Abai and Karaganda took advantage of the help. It is planned that Locusts will be added to this list this year.The Housing Modernization Center of the Karaganda region is located at 15a Passazhirskaya Street, Karaganda. Phone number: (8-7212)-99-65-59. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/917840

Since January 15, 2025, the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control of the Karaganda Region has been located at a new address: 709 Tattimbeta Street, 1st floor, Karaganda (entrance from the back of the building). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/917997

The implementation of the Auyl Amanaty project continues in the Karaganda region. In Bukhar-Zhyrau district, six farms issued commodity loans – 27 heads of cattle – to eight families. The project was launched on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to improve the well-being of the villagers. Recall that commodity lending works like this: rural residents are provided with large or small cattle. Within five years, borrowers are required to give two out of three heads of offspring to the lender. For example, for one cow in five years, a villager needs to repay three calves in the form of a loan payment. After fulfilling this condition and the expiration of five years, the commodity loan will be repaid.– The advantage of commodity lending is the opportunity to develop your farm without significant initial investments. For 5 years, families can earn income from the sale of milk, which helps to improve their financial situation. Repayment of the loan is carried out not in cash, but in calves, which allows borrowers not to experience financial pressure and at the same time develop their farms," said Manat Kurmangaliev, head of the Department of Agriculture of Bukhar—Zhyrau district.The introduction of commodity credit has become a mutually beneficial solution, the entrepreneurs believe. This will help improve the well-being of rural residents.– Not all low-income families can afford to buy livestock and start running a household. I allocated seven heads of cattle for two families. I know both families. I support them in their efforts to improve their standard of living. Dairy cows. The villagers will receive milk from them, sell butter and sour cream. In five years, the cows themselves will remain in these families. A total of four calves will be returned to me," says Grigory Sharkov, head of the Ulken Farm.Commodity credit is especially important for low-income and large families. Ruslan Bashaev, a resident of Akzhar village, is a father with many children. He is one of those who received a commodity loan.– The family is big, I'm thinking about the future of the children. When I was offered to participate in the commodity lending program, I immediately agreed. The head of the Arlan farm allocated three cows for my family. The credit conditions are good and profitable," said the father of many children.Bukhar-Zhyrau district became the first in the region where commodity lending was launched. The program will continue to be implemented.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/917930

On January 14, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to participate in the Future Minerals Forum.The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) is one of the leading platforms for discussing the future of the mineral industry. The platform serves as a place to establish global industry connections, bringing together governments, international organizations, and stakeholders.The Minister spoke at the annual Ministerial round table. The meeting was also attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov.During his speech, Kanat Sharlapayev noted that the country strives to make a significant contribution to the sustainability of the global supply chain of essential minerals."Thanks to our diversified base of mineral resources, reliable material infrastructure, skilled labor, and a gradually developing medium–sized business industry, our country is well positioned to play an important role in the global supply chain," he stressed.Kazakhstan produces 17 of the most important minerals from the US list and 19 from the European Union list. As well as beryllium, titanium, tantalum, niobium, rhenium, antimony, bismuth, selenium, and tellurium in the form of primary metals and components.The Minister spoke about the start of production of high purity manganese sulfate monohydrate, which is an essential component of lithium-ion battery cathodes."By 2026, we plan to produce graphite ore, which will be processed into spheronized graphite, an important component for lithium—ion batteries," added Kanat Sharlapayev.It should be noted that the investment climate in the mining industry of Kazakhstan has undergone significant changes, while active work is underway to attract foreign investment and increase the competitiveness of the industry.With the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Saudi Arabia, meetings of the Minister with the heads of a number of companies such as Ivanhoe Electric, BHP, Acwa Power, Brownstein and CityBank were organized. These meetings helped to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discuss promising projects in various fields.Kanat Sharlapaev met with Taylor Melvin, CEO of Ivanhoe Electric. Ivanhoe Electric is an American company that combines advanced mineral exploration technologies with metal electrical exploration projects. Through the development of a portfolio of electric metals exploration projects, it supports the independence of the United States supply chain by sourcing and supplying critical metals needed to electrify the economy.The Minister held a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of Acwa Power, Raad Al-Saadi. The company develops and invests in projects of power plants and plants for the production of desalinated water in 13 countries of the Middle East, Africa, Central and Southeast Asia.Kanat Sharlapayev met with BHP Commercial Director Ragnar Udd and Global Vice President of Corporate Affairs Nick Park. BHP is the largest mining company in the world. Mining of copper, iron ore and coal are among the main areas. The main mining assets are located in Australia and Chile.The Minister then held a meeting with William Hasband, Managing Director and Head of Global Metals and Mining at Citibank. It is one of the largest international banks. It is part of the financial services corporation Citigroup. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/917825

"Affordable housing is not a dream, but a reality that we must create for our citizens," Kassym-Jomart TokayevAccording to the instructions of the Head of State, 18.96 million square meters of housing were built in Kazakhstan in 2024, which is a record figure in housing construction for all the years of the country's independence.Thus, by the end of 2024, 172,089 dwellings were commissioned, of which 39,064 were individual residential buildings. Shymkent, Pavlodar, Turkestan and Kyzylorda regions became the leaders among the regions in terms of construction rates.The year 2024 was a turning point for Kazakhstan's housing policy. In November, the Head of State signed a law on the reform of housing legislation, which will improve the mechanisms of state support for citizens to improve their living conditions. Otbasy Bank will be transformed into a full-fledged development institution that will be engaged in the registration and distribution of housing among needy citizens on a one-stop-shop basis. The reform was carried out in order to increase the transparency of the housing allocation process for waiting lists.Also, within the framework of this law, about 71 thousand citizens living in public housing on a rental basis were given the opportunity to privatize their apartments. The majority of rental housing owners are socially vulnerable segments of the population, WWII veterans, people with disabilities, large families, orphaned children and others.Akimats have bought more than 20 thousand apartments for needy citizens from socially vulnerable categories, and about 13 thousand families have already become owners of their own housing for the first time.In addition, 2.6 billion tenge has been allocated for 2,300 citizens in the form of housing certificates to cover the initial mortgage payment, housing payments have been assigned to 10.4 thousand citizens, housing payments have been allocated to subsidize part of the rent for renting out housing.Within the framework of the Nauryz and Otau state programs, about 10,000 families improved their living conditions in 2024. The state has allocated 1 trillion tenge to support 64,000 families. The government will continue to provide support in subsidizing rents and granting preferential mortgage loans.In 2025, 19 million square meters of housing or 175 thousand dwellings will be built in the country, 111 million square meters of housing are planned to be built by 2029.The Ministry of Industry and Construction, together with local executive bodies, are actively implementing the instructions of the Head of State aimed at ensuring that every citizen of Kazakhstan can live in decent conditions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/917831