The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is carrying out comprehensive work to stabilize prices for socially significant food products. Since the beginning of the year, 20 regional commissions have been held to ensure that the trade markup does not exceed 15%, during which 49 violations of the law were identified regarding potatoes, which are considered a socially significant product. Appropriate administrative measures will be taken on all identified facts.As a result of meetings held by the Ministry of Trade and Agriculture with large retail chains, in particular, the Small and Magnum chains, the average price of potatoes in the Small chain in Astana has decreased to 280 tenge today, and to 185 tenge in the Magnum chain. According to the monitoring of the Trade Committee, the average price of potatoes in Kazakhstan today is 322 tenge. In social stores and SEC partners - in all regions of the country, there is a sufficient amount of potatoes and they are being sold below market prices.The sale of potatoes accumulated in the stabilization funds of the regions continues. From December 2024 to January 19, 2025, 23.6 thousand tons of potatoes were sold, out of a total volume of 85.4 thousand tons. In the last 3 days, about 3 thousand tons of potatoes were sold, including 300 tons in Almaty, 600 tons in Shymkent, 300 tons in Turkestan region, etc. Today, there are 62 thousand tons of potatoes in stabilization funds.These measures contributed to a decrease in prices in the domestic market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/922126

The first meeting of the Public Council on Trade and Integration in 2025 was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Public Council Ruslan Shaekin and the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev.The event was attended by representatives of key government structures, including the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, the National Bank, as well as the Ministries of Internal Affairs, Science and Higher Education, Agriculture, Culture and Information, and Healthcare.The meeting raised topical issues related to the development of trade and integration. Challenges and prospects in these areas were discussed. Special attention was paid to discussing the work plan of the Public Council for 2025, aimed at solving key tasks and strengthening interaction between various government bodies and the public.The next meeting of the Public Council will be held at the end of February this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/922594

On January 22, the EEC Council meeting, held in an online format, was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin from the Kazakh side. During the meeting, the application of the Industrial Development Fund for financing the project of the Kazakh Kazrost Engineering Ltd. for the production of agricultural machinery was approved.As part of the joint cooperation project, the company, together with the Russian Rostselmash combine harvester plant and the Belarusian KUVO enterprise, plans to localize the production of combine harvester cabins in Kazakhstan and purchase equipment.Thanks to this project, the plant's design capacity for the production of combine harvesters will increase from 700 to 1,000 units per year.For this purpose, for the first time, the members of the EEC Council proposed unprecedented conditions for subsidizing the interest rate on loans in the amount of 100% of the base rate of the National Bank. The amount of financial support is approximately 192 million tenge and is allocated from the EAEU budget.Another Kazakhstani company, Astana Kala Kurylys LLP, is participating in the project implemented by a Russian enterprise. This project was also approved for preferential financing at the meeting of the EEC Council. This is the project of the Murom routing plant to create production capacities for the production of products for the construction of the Moscow - St. Petersburg high-speed railway. The Kazakh company will provide engineering and construction services.In general, the new mechanism for financial support for joint cooperation projects is a logical continuation of the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who stated at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in May 2023, on Kazakhstan's readiness to become the center of Eurasian industrial cooperation.In addition, the meeting of the EEC Council approved a draft agreement on administrative cooperation in the field of services related to the production and distribution of films and videos. The document defines a list of freely available information on the Internet, such as NRA, films allowed for distribution and other information intended for exchange between market participants of the EAEU countries. This document is aimed at developing cooperation between the parties in the field of cinematography, introducing a mechanism for protecting the rights and legitimate interests of service providers, as well as honest market participants. In the near future, this document will be sent to the EAEU countries to undergo intra-state coordination procedures.The Concept for Improving the Interaction of Intelligent Transport Systems of the EAEU Member States was approved. The document was adopted with the aim of developing a coordinated transport policy of the participating countries, taking into account the level of development of integrated information and telematics technologies. The interaction of intelligent transport systems allows organizing technical support for users, increasing road safety and optimizing transport flows.Also, a procedure for collecting, compiling and presenting information on the circulation of products that are harmful to human health, animals, property, the environment or are dangerous was adopted. The document will reduce the risk of such products being in use and in free circulation.During the meeting, issues in the areas of customs regulation, technical regulation, macroeconomics, and competition were also discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/923521

First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizhan Bizhanova held a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, akimats, trade networks and social and entrepreneurial corporations. The meeting discussed measures to supply the market with potatoes and stabilize prices.According to Aizhan Bizhanova, the country's largest trade networks, including "Magnum", "Small", "Anvar" and "Dina", are ready to conclude contracts for the purchase of 1.5 thousand tons of potatoes directly from farmers. In addition, trade networks are ready to pick up the products from the farms themselves."Akimats need to indicate their needs, including volumes for trade networks, which is important for quickly meeting market demand. It is also very important to establish close ties between agricultural producers and retail outlets," the First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration noted.She also drew attention to the need to strengthen the work of regional commissions studying intermediary schemes in the food price formation chain. At the same time, the First Vice Minister instructed to work with farmers and consider issues of preventing unjustified increases in wholesale prices for potatoes and other products.It should be noted that this year, the regional departments of the Trade Committee held 20 regional commissions, as a result of which 49 violations were identified. Among them, the facts of increasing the trade markup on potatoes as a socially significant product by more than 15% were recorded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/923734

On January 24, 2025, at the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, baritone Demetrio Colaci, professor of the academic vocal department of the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music in Milan, held a master class on the topic "Belcanto technique and interpretation of opera parts."Maestro Demetrio Colaci is a famous performer and teacher who has performed on leading stages of the world and is engaged in teaching. His master classes are in great demand among students of music schools from all over the world, as the professor teaches not only technical skills, but also a deep understanding of musical interpretation.The master class was devoted to discussing the intricacies of academic vocals and the features of performing the main parts in famous operas. The event was intended for students, undergraduates and teachers of the vocal arts department of the conservatory to improve their vocal technique and performance skills.The participants practiced working with the voice, correct breathing and the peculiarities of singing technique by working with a world-class specialist.The meeting is a continuation of the maestro's successful cooperation with the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory. It began with two-day intensive classes with students of the vocal arts department in May 2024. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/923938

An international scientific and practical conference entitled "Policy of Unity and Solidarity in Kazakhstan: Experience and Prospects" was held in Astana on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan.The event was dedicated to analyzing the experience of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in strengthening interethnic harmony and national unity over the past 30 years. Participants discussed current and future opportunities and developed proposals for developing a policy of unity and solidarity in the face of global changes.The conference was attended by representatives of state bodies, members of the National Congress, members of the Scientific and Expert Council of the ANC, Kazakh and foreign scientists, as well as experts in the field of social sciences and the humanities.It was noted that the anniversary of the Assembly is an important stage in the development of interethnic relations. Participants emphasized the importance of introducing advanced approaches in this area and developing practical recommendations for decision-making at the state level.During the event, special attention was paid to the need to strengthen information and explanatory work on promoting state policy, to revitalize educational activities, as well as to expand the interaction between society, state bodies and the scientific and expert community.Among the main theses of the conference, important issues were raised, such as increasing the role of the state language as a means of interethnic communication, the widespread introduction of ethnomediation practices, and the continuation of international cooperation in the field of ethnopolitics.In addition, an exhibition of traveling archival documents, books, ethnic newspapers and magazines dedicated to the 30-year history of the Assembly was organized. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/924377

In 2024, pensions in the amount of 3 trillion 752.1 billion tenge were paid from the republican budget, of which 1 trillion 182.3 billion tenge were spent on the payment of basic pensions, and 2 trillion 569.8 billion tenge on the payment of solidarity pensions.As of January 1, 2025, the number of pensioners was 2 million 451 thousand people.The average amount of the total pension in December 2024 was 131,356 tenge, of which the solidarity pension was 88,819 tenge, and the basic pension was 42,537 tenge.As previously reported, on January 1, 2025, the amount of the basic pension payment was increased by 6.5%, and the solidarity pension by 8.5%, i.e., exceeding the inflation rate by 2%.In addition, by order of the Head of State Starting from 2023, over a period of five years, the minimum basic pension will be gradually increased annually to 70% of the minimum subsistence level, and the maximum - to 120%. For example, from January 1, 2025, the minimum amount of the basic pension was increased from 65% to 70% of the minimum subsistence level, which is 32,360 tenge, and its maximum amount was increased from 105 to 110% of the minimum subsistence level, amounting to 50,851 tenge. We remind you that from July 1, 2018, the state basic pension payment will be assigned individually to each recipient, taking into account the length of service in the pension system. At the same time, as of January 1, 1998, the period of work in the solidarity system, as well as the periods of payment of mandatory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as the MPP), will be included in the length of service in the pension system. is added.If a citizen has 10 years or less of service in the pension system, or none at all, the basic pension is equal to 70% of the subsistence minimum, and then its amount increases by 2% for each year exceeding 10 years. And if your service is 20 years, the basic pension is 90% of the subsistence minimum. If the length of service is 30 years or more, the maximum subsistence level is set at 110%.If mandatory pension contributions are transferred to the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund several times during one month, the period of participation in the accumulation system is one month.Thus, the more regularly and fully mandatory pension contributions are transferred, the higher the amount of basic pension payments upon reaching retirement age.In turn, the amount of pension payments depending on the age of a citizen depends on the length of service as of January 1, 1998 (at least 6 months are required) and the average monthly income in the period before retirement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/920523

In 2024, 613.1 billion tenge was spent from the republican budget to pay state social benefits (hereinafter referred to as SSB) for disability and loss of a breadwinner. In addition, social payments for loss of working capacity and loss of a breadwinner in the amount of approximately 80.3 billion tenge were made from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the MSIF).As of the results of 2024, the number of MSIF recipients for disability was approximately 552.3 thousand people, and for loss of a breadwinner - approximately 193.9 thousand people.The amount of state social benefits for disability depends on the group and cause of disability, as well as the amount of the minimum subsistence level established by the Law "On the Republican Budget" for the relevant financial year.The amount of state social benefits for loss of a breadwinner depends on the number of people dependent on the deceased breadwinner, the causes of death and the minimum subsistence level.In addition, social payments are made from the MSIF in case of social risks to participants in the mandatory social insurance system. In 2024, 102.3 thousand people received social benefits for loss of working capacity, and about 67.9 thousand families received social benefits for loss of a breadwinner.The amount of payments is individual and depends on: average monthly income for which social contributions were made to the Social Insurance Institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the last 2 years, coefficients for loss of working capacity, number of dependents, length of participation in the compulsory social insurance system, and income replacement.These payments are made in addition to similar benefits paid from the republican budget.From January 1, 2025, the amount of state social benefits for disability and loss of a breadwinner increased by 6.5% due to the increase in the minimum subsistence level. By decision of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the amount of social benefits paid from the Social Insurance Fund for loss of working capacity and loss of a breadwinner has also increased by 6.5%. Thus, the amount of social insurance for disability due to a general illness is 101,702 tenge for group 1, 81,362 tenge for group 2, and 55,474 tenge for group 3. As of January 1, 2025, the average amount of social benefits for loss of working capacity is 60,407 tenge, and for loss of a breadwinner is 64,772 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/921390

The Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Svetlana Zhakupova held a personal reception at the Citizens' Reception Center and considered the issues of 3 people from different regions of the country.She conveyed to the Minister her questions on the issues of employment of people with disabilities and improving their quality of life.Svetlana Zhakupova listened to the requests and suggestions of citizens and answered their questions in detail. She took the issues that required additional time for consideration under her personal control and instructed the relevant departments of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide assistance in resolving them within the framework of their competence in accordance with the current legislation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/921820

In 2024, 648.8 thousand people were covered by state benefits, as well as payments from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the SSF) for childbirth and care of a child until the child reaches 1.5 years of age, totaling 895.3 billion tenge.In 2024, 378.1 thousand people received benefits for childbirth from the republican budget in the amount of 64 billion tenge. Citizens of our country who have children born, adopted, or under guardianship, relatives, as well as foreigners permanently residing in Kazakhstan, can apply for this benefit.In the event that the person caring for the child is not a participant in the compulsory social insurance system, persons (families) with children born, adopted, or under guardianship, and stepchildren, if they are not included in the family of another parent, have the right to receive benefits for child care. During the reporting period, 126.3 thousand people received child care benefits for children up to 1.5 years of age in the amount of 41.6 billion tenge.The amount of state benefits for childbirth and child care is determined by the law on the republican budget, depending on the monthly calculation index (hereinafter referred to as the MCI) approved for the relevant financial year. From the beginning of 2025, the amount of state benefits has been indexed by 6.5%.The amount of the benefit for childbirth:- for the first, second, third child - 38.0 MCI or 149,416 tenge;- for the fourth and subsequent children - 63.0 MCI or 247,716 tenge.The benefit for the care of the child until he reaches 1.5 years of age is paid monthly in the following amounts:- for the first child - 5.76 MCI or 22,648 tenge;- for the second child - 6.81 MCI or 26,777 tenge;- for the third child - 7.85 MCI or 30,866 tenge;- for the fourth and subsequent children - 8.90 MCI or 34,995 tenge.In addition, working citizens are entitled to a monthly allowance for pregnancy and childbirth, care of a newborn child (children) In case of loss of income due to adoption, the social payment from the Social Insurance Institution is assigned for all days of leave granted for pregnancy and childbirth.The amount of the payment depends on the average monthly income for which social transfers were made to the Social Insurance Institution during the last 12 months prior to the issuance of the temporary disability certificate for pregnancy and childbirth and the number of days of disability.In 2024, 245.7 thousand people received this lump-sum payment for a total amount of 385.6 billion tenge, which is 11% more than in 2023. The average amount of the assigned payment was 1,621,299 tenge.Also, in case of loss of income from the Social Insurance Institution due to the care of a child until he or she reaches the age of one and a half, a monthly social payment is assigned to the participant of the social insurance system from the date of birth of the child. The amount of the payment is 40% of the average monthly income for which social transfers to the Social Insurance Fund were made in the last 2 years. In the case of the birth of two or more children, the payment is assigned separately for each child.In 2024, this payment was assigned to 276.8 thousand people, the average monthly payment was 86,758 tenge. Payments were made in the amount of 404.1 billion tenge, which is 1.4 times more than the amount paid in 2023.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/922009

In 2024, an average of 818.1 thousand families were covered by state benefits for large families and awarded mothers for a total amount of 546.3 billion tenge, including: benefits for large families for 579.5 thousand families in the amount of 474.1 billion tenge; The awarded mother's allowance was paid to 238.5 thousand people in the amount of 72.1 billion tenge.Families with 4 or more minor children living together or full-time students under the age of 23 can apply for the state allowance for large families, regardless of their income.The amount of the payment is calculated based on the number of children and in 2025:- for families with 4 children - 16.03 MCI or 63,030 tenge;- for 5 children - 20.04 MCI or 78,798 tenge;- for 6 children - 24.05 MCI or 94,565 tenge;- for 7 children - 28.06 MCI or 110,332 tenge;- for families with 8 or more children - 4 MCI or 15,728 tenge for each child paid.The allowance for the awarded mother is awarded to mothers who have been awarded the "Altyn Alka", "Kumis Alka" medals or have previously received the title of "Batyr Ana", and have been awarded the "Ana Danky" orders of the 1st and 2nd degree.The allowance for the awarded mother is paid monthly in the following amounts:For mothers awarded the "Kumis Alka" medal - 6.40 MCI or 25,165 tenge;For mothers awarded the "Altyn Alka" medal or have previously received the title of "Batyr Ana", and have been awarded the "Ana Danky" orders of the 1st and 2nd degree - 7.40 MCI or 29,097 tenge.We note that from January 1, 2025, the amount of state benefits granted to families with children has increased by 6.5%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/922014

The Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Svetlana Zhakupova, held a video conference with the Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan - Director of the National Agency for Social Protection under the President, Mansurbek Olloerov. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of developing cooperation in the social sphere.At the beginning of the meeting, Svetlana Zhakupova thanked Mansurbek Olloerov for such a meeting and introduced the main measures being implemented by the Ministry.In particular, the Head of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection informed about the Social Code, adopted in 2023, which establishes the basic social rights of citizens from birth to old age. One of its main innovations is the introduction of a digital family card. It provides an integrated platform that informs citizens about relevant state support measures, as well as allows state bodies to analyze data for effective planning of the socio-economic development of regions.“The digital family card is aimed at supporting Kazakhstani families and improving their well-being. It also helps state bodies develop forecasts and programs for social development, which will contribute to improving the planning of tasks and directions of social policy,” Svetlana Zhakypova noted.The minister also spoke about the concept of inclusive policy for 2025-2030, within the framework of which it is envisaged to transition from the medical-social model of disability to the social-legal protection model. New approaches to the assignment of targeted social assistance and the transformation of the social service system were also proposed. Particular attention was paid to the introduction of licensing of organizations providing specialized social services and increasing the qualification requirements for social workers.In turn, Mansurbek Olloerov highly appreciated the work of Kazakhstan in the social sphere, noting the success of the implemented projects. He expressed interest in exchanging experience in these areas and suggested considering the possibility of joint work. She also invited the Kazakh delegation to Uzbekistan to discuss further steps to strengthen cooperation.At the end of the meeting, the Head of the OSCE supported the mentioned initiatives and noted the importance of strengthening bilateral ties in the field of social protection of the population. Svetlana Zhakupova expressed Kazakhstan's readiness to share its experience and develop fruitful cooperation on all projects of interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/922735

Ұлы Отан соғысындағы Жеңістің 80 жылдығын мерекелеу аясында ҰОС ардагерлеріне 5 млн теңге көлемінде біржолғы материалдық көмек төлеу жоспарлануда.Қазіргі жағдай бойынша. Ағымдағы жылдың 20 қаңтары. Қазақстанда 120 Ұлы Отан соғысының (бұдан әрі – ҰОС) ардагері, сондай-ақ Ұлы Отан соғысындағы Жеңіске үлес қосқан 42 545 азамат тұрады. Олардың ішінде: қоршауда қалған Ленинград тұрғындары – 67 адам; концлагерьлердің бұрынғы кәмелетке толмаған тұтқындары – 139 адам; Ұлы Отан соғысы жылдарында алған жарақаты, контузиясы, зақымдануы немесе сырқаттануы салдарынан мүгедек болған қайтыс болған адамның жұбайлары – 743 адам; Ұлы Отан соғысында қаза тапқан (қайтыс болған, хабарсыз кеткен) жауынгерлердің жесірлері – 2 адам; тыл еңбеккерлері – 41 594 адам.Ардагерлер мен тыл еңбеккерлеріне қамқорлық көрсету, олардың өмір сүру сапасын арттыру – мемлекеттің әлеуметтік саясатының басты басымдылықтарының бірі. Қарт адамдарды әлеуметтік қорғау шаралары орталық деңгейде де, жергілікті деңгейде де жүзеге асырылуда.Біріншіден, зейнетақы мен басқа да әлеуметтік төлемдердің мөлшері жыл сайын артып келеді. 19 санаттағы азаматтарға (соғысқа қатысушылар, тыл еңбеккерлері, ақталған азаматтар және т.б.) басқа әлеуметтік төлемдерге қарамастан арнаулы мемлекеттік жәрдемақы төленеді.2025 жылғы 1 қаңтардағы жағдай бойынша алынған ай сайынғы әлеуметтік төлемдердің жалпы сомасы, ҰОС қатысушыларының зейнетақысын есепке алғанда 262 334 теңгені және Ұлы Отан соғысы жылдарында алған жарақаты, контузиясы, зақымдануы немесе ауруына байланысты мүгедектерге 279 330 теңгені құрады.Екіншіден, ардагерлерге қосымша әлеуметтік қолдау шаралары қарастырылған. . Олардың барлығының әскери қызметшілерге қатысты құқықтары мен кепілдіктері бар. Олар салық жеңілдіктерін пайдаланады, Астана және Алматы қалаларындағы мамандандырылған ауруханаларда білікті медициналық көмек алып, санаторий-курорттық емделуде.Үшіншіден, жыл сайынғы біржолғы материалдық көмекті төлеу дәстүрге айналды.Биылғы жылы жергілікті мәліметтер бойынша. Жеңіс күнінің 80 жылдығын мерекелеуге орай облыстардың, астананың және республикалық маңызы бар қалалардың атқарушы органдарына Ұлы Отан соғысының 120 ардагеріне 5 миллион теңгеден біржолғы материалдық көмек көрсетіледі. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/923751

As of January 1, 2025, there were 85,203 veterans living in Kazakhstan, including 120 veterans of the Great Patriotic War (hereinafter referred to as the Great Patriotic War), 16,983 veterans equated with Great Patriotic War veterans in terms of benefits, 26,506 veterans of hostilities in the territory of other states, and 41,594 home front workers during the Great Patriotic War. In 2024, special state benefits in the amount of 16.7 billion tenge were paid to these categories of veterans. In 2025, 17 billion tenge is allocated for these purposes.A special monthly state allowance from the republican budget will be paid to all categories of veterans, regardless of whether they receive other social payments, in the following amounts:WWII veterans - 16 MCI (in 2025 - 62,912 tenge);Veterans equated to WWII veterans in terms of benefits, including:- Persons equated to persons who were injured, contused, injured or disabled as a result of illness during the WWII period - 7.55 MCI (in 2025 - 27,875 tenge);- Persons equated to participants in the WWII in terms of benefits - 6.19 MCI (in 2025 - 24,339 tenge);Veterans of hostilities in the territory of other states, including:- Participants in hostilities in Afghanistan - 6.19 MCI (in 2025 - 24,339 tenge);- Military personnel who performed tasks to strengthen the protection of the CIS border on the Tajik-Afghan section, participated in the international peacekeeping operation in Iraq, and in the settlement of the interethnic conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh - 4.8 MCI (in 2025 - 18,874 tenge);Homeland workers during the Great Patriotic War - 2.13 MCI (in 2025 - 8,376 tenge).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/923763

Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Anafin spoke at a press conference held at the Government about state social support measures for low-income Kazakhstanis. This category of citizens is provided with housing and social assistance to cover utility bills and targeted social assistance aimed at getting families out of difficult life situations. Housing assistance is provided to citizens whose expenses for paying utility bills and maintaining housing exceed the permissible maximum share of expenses for these purposes established by local representative bodies. The maximum permissible share does not exceed 10%.This type of assistance is provided at the expense of local budget funds, regardless of social status, in the event of having only one dwelling.Applications for housing assistance can be submitted through the electronic government portal (egov.kz) or through public service centers."In 2024, local executive bodies provided housing assistance to 17.5 thousand families or 41.2 thousand people for a total amount of 592 million tenge. This year, 1.5 billion tenge has been allocated from local budgets for housing assistance to 41.9 thousand recipients,” said Olzhas Anafin.To pay for additional utilities and purchase solid fuel from local budgets, one-time and monthly social payments are provided to certain categories of citizens. The list of categories of recipients, the maximum amount of social assistance and the deadlines for applying for it are established by local executive bodies and approved by decisions of local representative bodies. “These payments are not provided in all regions and will depend on the capabilities of local budgets. In 2024, 5.3 billion tenge was allocated for these purposes for 181.2 thousand recipients. According to local executive bodies, 2.6 billion tenge is allocated for social assistance to certain categories of citizens in 2025 for 193.7 thousand recipients. It is important to note that, in accordance with the established criteria, a citizen can simultaneously receive housing assistance and social payments,” said Olzhas Anafin.Targeted social assistance (hereinafter referred to as TSA) is provided to low-income families with an average per capita income below the poverty line (35% of the regional median income, but not less than 70% of the regional minimum subsistence level).“When tariffs increase, the increase in prices affects the non-food part of the minimum subsistence level (55% food, 45% non-food part). Thus, the increase in the cost of utilities will lead to an increase in the standard of living and, accordingly, to a change in the poverty line, which will affect the amount of TSA.The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population is ready for these changes. Targeted social assistance will be provided to all Kazakhstanis with incomes below the poverty line. "In 2024, 39.5 billion tenge was spent on paying the social security fund for 413.7 thousand members of 78.1 thousand families, while this year 132.9 billion tenge was allocated for these purposes for 1 million people," Olzhas Anafin noted.As previously reported, the main goal of the social security fund is to provide support in the form of cash payments and to help families get out of difficult life situations by involving able-bodied family members in active measures to promote employment.The social security fund provides for the following:- quarterly social assistance to citizens whose income does not exceed the poverty line;- monthly additional payment in the amount of 1.5 MCI for each child of low-income families with children from one to six years old;- providing grants to families intending to find a job, start their own business, send them to advanced training courses (if necessary), etc. through employment assistance.Currently, Kazakhstanis can apply for the appointment of a CEC to the Career Center, the akim of the rural district at the place of residence, or through the electronic government portal (egov.kz).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/923943

Over the past 24 hours, due to deteriorating weather conditions, blizzards, ice, strong winds and zero visibility, the Ministry of Emergency Situations rescued and evacuated 416 people, including 12 children, and also removed more than 42 vehicles from snowdrifts on the roads of Kazakhstan. As a result of the difficult meteorological situation in the territory of 11 regions, traffic restrictions were introduced on 38 sections of highways of republican significance and 31 sections of regional significance. The Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, volunteers and road services organized meals in places of traffic jams, set up warming tents, placed people in warming points and transported farm animals to nearby settlements. The population was informed about the deteriorating weather conditions and road closures through the media, television and radio channels and SMS. Emergency headquarters have been opened in 18 regions of the country, and hotlines are working. It is worth noting the rescue operations: Evacuation of 82 foreign citizens in Aktobe region A bus traveling from the city of Shymkent to the Russian Federation broke down on the Samara-Shymkent highway and could not continue its journey. The driver sought help from rescuers. Emergency services workers transported 82 passengers, including 3 children, who are citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and the Russian Federation, to the heating station in the village of Kurylys. Foreign citizens expressed their gratitude to the rescuers of Kazakhstan. Rescue of passengers of a bus that broke down in Ulytau region A rescue operation was carried out 20 kilometers from the city of Karazhal to the village of Shalgiya. A bus carrying 50 passengers broke down and got stuck on the road due to a severe blizzard. Emergency services workers, ensuring safety, took the bus to school No. 7 in the city of Karazhal. The bus driver, whose hands were frostbitten, was taken to the hospital for medical assistance. Rescue of fishermen trapped in snow in Zhetysu region During their patrol, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations discovered a car with four fishermen in it. Due to the worsening weather conditions, they lost their way and became trapped in snow. Rescuers pulled the car out of the snow and brought the fishermen to a safe place. Rescue operations in Zhambyl region Another 11 people were rescued from a snowdrift. Due to a severe snowstorm on the section of the Almaty-Tashkent highway, passengers of two cars, a roadside cafe, and a passenger bus were stranded on the road. Emergency Situations Ministry employees urgently came to the aid of citizens who found themselves in a difficult situation. Three employees and one unit of special equipment were mobilized to conduct the rescue operation. Thanks to the professional actions of rescuers, 11 people were evacuated and taken to the village named after Bauyrzhan Momyshuly. A rescuer from Zhambyl overcame several kilometers in a blizzard to evacuate people. Three tractors got stuck in a snowdrift on a closed section of the Momyshuly-Koshkarata highway in the Zhualy district, and therefore sought help from rescuers. In order to provide assistance, rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations drove to the scene of the call in a Trekol SUV. Due to the adverse weather conditions, rescuer Rauan Akhmetov walked in front of the vehicle to determine the path under the snow. Despite the blizzard, they reached the scene of the call and evacuated six people in the tractors to the village of Koltogan. At the same time, the tractors were towed to a nearby settlement by a crawler tractor. In addition, assistance was provided to passengers stranded on the Almaty-Tashkent-Termez highway of republican significance. During the work, a total of 377 people, including 75 teenagers, were transported to the railway station in Taraz and sent to Shymkent. Emergency workers, together with the local emergency services and volunteers, provided assistance to passengers at the entrance to the village of Aishabibi and organized a hot meal. 4 members of one family were trapped in a snowdrift near the village of B. Momyshuly, on the 6th kilometer of the Almaty-Tashkent highway. There was a pregnant woman in labor, two children and a man in the car. Emergency workers quickly arrived at the scene, evacuated the family members in the car to a fire truck and towed the car to a safe place. Then the woman was taken to the medical center in the village of B. Momyshuly. The man and children were sent to their relatives' homes. Rescue operations in Abay region The akim of the Orken rural district contacted the 112 control panel in Ayagoz and reported that a pregnant woman in Bakanas village needed help. A blizzard hit the road, making it impossible to travel. Emergency services and ambulance workers from the city of Ayagoz rushed to the scene. Thanks to the coordinated actions of doctors and rescuers, the pregnant woman was promptly taken to the maternity ward of the Ayagoz district central hospital, where she gave birth. A passenger bus traveling in the direction of "Akzhar-Almaty" on the 736th kilometer of the "Karaganda-Ayagoz-Bogaz" highway of republican significance, located in the territory of the Karagash rural district of the Ayagoz district, veered off the road. Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the military unit 15701 of the Ministry of Emergency Situations urgently arrived at the scene and jointly evacuated 10 passengers. All passengers were taken to the city of Ayagoz and placed in a warming station. Coming to the aid of drivers stuck in snow on the road in the East Kazakhstan region In the Glubokoe district, a passenger car got stuck in snow on the "Shemonaikha Sekisovka" highway, rescuers came to help it and pulled the car out of the snow. On the road to the city of Shemonaikha, emergency workers identified 6 more cars stuck in snow and helped people in an emergency situation with a high-traffic "TREKOL" vehicle. 8 people were taken to a nearby settlement and a hot meal was organized for them. Rescue operations on the roads of Karaganda region In the Shet district, 8 cars were pulled out of a snowdrift 90 kilometers from the village of Aksu-Ayuly. 15 people, including 1 child, who were inside the cars were rescued. In the same district, 2 people from a car stuck in a snowdrift 75 kilometers from the village of Aksu-Ayuly were taken to the village of Aksu-Ayuly. 2 people from a car stuck in a snowdrift near the village of Kobetey, 33 kilometers from the village of Nura, Nura district, were taken to the village of Nura. Psychologists from the Emergency Situations Department and the Center for Disaster Medicine provided emergency psychological assistance to 18 victims in the areas where traffic jams occurred. The Emergency Situations Department conducted patrols on high-traffic vehicles on difficult snowy sections of the roads for the presence of people and cars stuck in traffic jams. Rescuers continue to work around the clock, providing assistance to the population and ensuring safety on the roads. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan urges citizens to take precautions, follow storm warnings and avoid long trips in adverse weather conditions. Rural residents are advised to refrain from long walks in case of worsening weather conditions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/923189

  Rescuers are working with the younger generation to teach them safety measures during emergencies. Various events are held for children, including exercises, thematic lessons, stories, interactive lessons, competitions, open days and training exercises.    For example, pupils of a kindergarten in Pavlodar participated in an educational event organized by employees of the Emergency Situations Department. Rescuers told young participants about the rules of safe behavior and explained that matches are not toys. The children actively participated in the conversation, happily answered questions, and demonstrated their knowledge and skills in thematic competitions. In turn, children and educators prepared a stage play "Koshkin Dom", in which they clearly demonstrated the importance of observing fire safety rules in various situations.   In addition, the kindergarten has its own children's fire safety corner, which has all the basic firefighting equipment, including a fire truck and a fire extinguisher, and the numbers of emergency services are written on the walls. Psychologists and employees of the regional emergency services held a special and educational day for the children of a special kindergarten-school-boarding complex. The employees told the children about fire safety rules, showed them how to use a fire extinguisher, and also showed themed videos.   Rescuers in a kindergarten in Ust-Kamenogorsk conducted a training exercise, during which they extinguished a fire that had occurred due to a short circuit in the music hall. Firefighters quickly evacuated 47 children using rescue hoods, rescued the child and the teacher from the danger zone in a timely manner, and extinguished a fire on an area of ​​​​30 square meters. First aid skills and evacuation rules in case of a fire were worked out with children and educators.   A game lesson was organized with young children in a kindergarten in the city of Uralsk, West Kazakhstan region. The goal was to expand children's ideas about firefighters and form a safety culture through creative games. Children, in turn, actively participated in games on the topic of fire safety. In addition, preventive lessons were organized with primary school students in the Akzhaiyk district. During the conversation with the children, rescuers reminded about safety in everyday life, rules of conduct in case of fire, and how to call emergency services by mobile communication, and answered questions in detail. The children looked at the equipment of firefighters and rescuers with great interest and tried on combat uniforms.   “This format of the lesson helps children learn important rules and consolidate them in practice, while developing responsibility and attention to safety issues. "Such meetings contribute to the formation of a culture of safe behavior among the younger generation, as well as broaden their understanding of the profession and educate them to respect the work of firefighters," Orazbek Ualikhanov, head of the State Fire Control Department of the Pavlodar region, noted. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/923956

Today, a solemn event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the company was held with the participation of Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Batyrbek Abdishev and General Director of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Aviation Joint Stock Company "Kazaviakutkaru" Alpamys Kamalov. During the event, departmental awards of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as well as commemorative medals and letters of gratitude, were presented to employees who made a significant contribution to the development of the company. These awards are a symbol of recognition of their work, professionalism and dedication to their work. For his contribution to the development of the state system of civil protection bodies and on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Kazaviakutkaru JSC, the commander of the aircraft of Kazaviakutkaru JSC Arman Amantayevich Dauletbekov was awarded the medal "For Excellence in the Prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations". The flight engineer of the aircraft of Kazaviakutkaru JSC Kani Manapuli Aidarov and the auto mechanic of the aircraft of Kazaviakutkaru JSC Vladimir Mikhailovich Yurasov were awarded the Letter of Gratitude of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The medal "Excellent Aviation of Kazaviakutkaru JSC" was awarded to the commander of the aircraft Maksat Dzhamgirbaevich Idigeyev and the head of the airworthiness planning and support department Aigerim Muratkyzy Zharmukhan. The flight department Commander Zhalyn Zhumagazinovych Ayazbayev, Chief Engineer Nazgul Zholdasovna Syzdykova, Head of the Economic Planning Department Raushan Elshibekovna Ashimbaeva, Specialist Yerlan Ergalievich Zhaparov, Worker of the Southern Regional Administration Daniyar Bekbalovich Kalmurzayev, and Cleaner of Office Premises Ulbolsyn Idayatovna Urazova were awarded with letters of gratitude. Over these two decades, Kazaviakutkaru JSC has become an integral part of the security system of the Republic of Kazakhstan, fulfilling important tasks in saving human lives, eliminating the consequences of emergencies, and protecting the environment. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/924488

  Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Serik Tulenbergenov, Chairmen of the Committees for Industrial Safety and State Material Reserves Rashid Dubayev and Yermek Beiseuov paid a working visit to Almaty and Almaty regions.   During the visit, they got acquainted with the activities of the departments of the Emergency Situations Departments, discussed issues in the field of industrial safety and emergency response. They also explained the main tasks of organizational and staff changes, and set new goals and objectives.   In addition, the leadership of the Ministry of Emergency Situations visited the Industrial Safety Department, the Planning and Operational Management Center of the departments, where they provided information about the work of the departments, emergency response strategies, and new technological solutions. Issues of organizing work and interaction between departments were also discussed.   “We must always strive to make the work of all our departments coordinated and efficient. It is important to continue developing the emergency prevention system, as well as to maintain high standards of professionalism among employees, to respond proactively and effectively to any emergency situations,” the Vice Minister noted.     One of the highlights of the trip to the Almaty region was the awarding of the rescue team rescuer Kanat Kaliyev with the state award “For Strengthening Collective Security”. This award was given for his professionalism, integrity and significant contribution to ensuring the safety of the region's residents.   This working visit emphasized the importance of operational coordination between emergency departments, strengthening industrial safety, and increasing the level of training of specialists. It also provided an opportunity to discuss priority tasks and develop recommendations for further improving work in the field of prevention and elimination of emergency situations.            Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/924506

The government is taking measures to support technical specialists within the framework of the Year of Working Professions, initiated by the Head of State.On the instructions of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the Family Bank announced the launch of the new program "Nauryz Worker", and the issue of providing housing for working specialists has been resolved.The program covers employees of the industry, energy, transport, agriculture and water resources sectors.This year, it is planned to provide 2,440 loans worth 72 billion tenge to representatives of working professions within the framework of the "Nauryz Worker" program.The start of accepting applications is scheduled for March 17, 2025. "Nauryz Worker" will be part of the already well-known "Nauryz" housing program. According to the program, loans are provided at an interest rate of 7% for socially vulnerable categories of citizens (from 7.1% to 9.6% of the housing cost) and 9% for all other categories (from 9.4% to 13%). The initial payment starts from 10% for the purchase of primary housing in a clean finish, and from 20% for the purchase of primary housing in an unfinished state and housing on the secondary market. The maximum loan amount is 30 million tenge for the regions, and 36 million tenge for the cities of Astana and Almaty.Also, in conjunction with the "Nauryz Worker" program, Otsya Bank will work with domestic enterprises within the framework of the "corporate" product, which means that enterprises will allocate funds for lending to their employees."Our President declared 2025 the Year of Working Professions. Miners, metallurgists, masons, electricians, and foundries perform hard work. These and many other professions provide us with our basic needs. Caring for such specialists is tantamount to caring for the well-being of the entire society. Many of them work in difficult conditions. Therefore, solving their housing problems will help compensate for difficult working conditions,” said Lyazzat Ibragimova, Chairman of the Board of Otbasy Bank JSC.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/923884