Today, events dedicated to the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayuly began at the Abai State Museum-Reserve "Zhidebai-Borili".This year, the poet's anniversary and the 85th anniversary of the Abai Museum coincide.On this occasion, the Abai Museum hosted a cultural and educational event "Abai, a giant of world thought" and an exhibition on the theme "Abai in the visual arts".Representatives of the intelligentsia and employees of cultural and art institutions participated in the event.Deputy Akim of Abai region Zhasulan Sarsebayev noted that the anniversary will be celebrated in the region at a worthy level."Abai holds a special place for our region. Since our region bears the name of the great poet, this anniversary will be held at a worthy level. Priority will be given to cultural, spiritual and educational events. "In addition, it is planned to open a monument to Abai in Italy," he said.Also, during the event, Abai songs were sung and an excerpt from the tragedy "Zhaza-Naza" by the Abai Musical and Drama Theater was presented to the public.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/927029

The guests, who included representatives of the Ministry of the Republic of Tatarstan, specialists in the development of rural cooperation, and heads of leading processing enterprises of the republic, also visited the meat processing plant of ARAY-EAST FOOD LLP, which produces sausage products and meat delicacies in accordance with the Halal standard."Currently, horse breeding is developing well in our country. There are a lot of horses. There are only problems with the sale of meat. Our Tatarstan colleagues are interested in horse breeding. Our ultimate goal is to export high-quality meat products from Kazakhstan. Our slaughterhouses are ready. If there is a demand from Tatarstan, we are ready to export horse and beef meat if we sign the relevant memorandums," said Kairyly Khasenov, head of the "Maulit" farm, deputy of the regional maslikhat.The enterprise produces more than 100 types of boiled and smoked sausages and other sausage products. The plant has a packaging line with innovative equipment and three production workshops. Last year, an additional line for the production of sausage products was put into operation at ARAY-EAST FOOD LLP. Its capacity was increased to 1.8 thousand tons of finished products per year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/927042

Today, an event was held at secondary school No. 56 of Aktobe to create products from recycled environmentally friendly materials.The main goal of the event “Give a second life to household waste” is to raise awareness among students about the importance of recycling household waste and creating environmentally friendly products from recycled materials.In addition, the competition is aimed at actively involving the younger generation in solving social problems set out in the national program “Clean Kazakhstan”.Students in grades 8-11 from 52 schools in Aktobe participated in the competition. 24 group and 28 individual works submitted by 90 students were submitted. The students' projects were evaluated by a jury consisting of teachers, psychologists and eco-activists. “Recycling household waste is not just a fashion trend, but a conscious need closely related to our future. The formation of environmental awareness is not a one-time event, but a constant work. Our task as educators is to inspire children to think ecologically, to show that every step they take is important. Only with joint efforts can we raise a generation that values ​​and is ready to protect our Motherland - Kazakhstan,” said Farida Suyun, a biology teacher at secondary school No. 40.Also, one of the participants in the competition, Kristina Sozinova, a student of grade 8 “B” at secondary school No. 1, shared her impressions.“Our team chose the topic of household waste recycling because this is a very important issue for nature. We often see how garbage pollutes the environment and we thought about what we can do to reduce it. I was very interested in participating in this competition, because I learned how important it is to care for the environment. I think that if each of us starts with something small, we can help nature,” she says.Based on the results of the competition, the jury noted the best and most creative projects. The winners were awarded valuable prizes.At the end of the event, the participants and their teachers emphasized that such projects not only contribute to improving the environmental situation, but also strengthen the sense of responsibility and solidarity. They expressed confidence that today's event will inspire others to actively participate in environmental initiatives and that such events will become a good tradition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/926752

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The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to develop an information system on water resources by the end of the year. This system will digitize and include 17,736 rivers and 2,949 small lakes, the border of the Caspian and Aral Seas, 8 water management basins and 77 water management sites, 377 main canals, 56 ponds, 297 reservoirs and 548 dams in Kazakhstan.The Water Resources Information and Analytical Center, a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, is also involved in this work. The institution will be engaged in the collection and processing of all data in the field of water management, short- and long-term forecasting, modeling and other work.The information system being developed will allow modernizing water management, increasing the efficiency of water resource use and forecasting, as well as monitoring their current condition. The main task of the system is to ensure transparency, automation and analysis when making decisions related to the use and protection of water resources."The introduction of the system will allow creating a single digital platform for accounting and management of water resources, increasing the transparency and efficiency of their use, as well as making more qualitative analysis and forecasting for the prevention of emergencies. Today, the development of modules for water accounting and operational monitoring of the current state of water resources is being completed. After this work is completed, it is planned to test the system and train users," said Aslan Abdraimov, Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/926200

THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE RK MET WITH THE CHINESE AMBASSADORThe Minister of Science and Higher Education of the RK Sayasat Nurbek met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PRC to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between the two countries in the field of higher education and science.The Minister told the ambassador about the reforms being carried out by the Ministry to develop and strengthen the higher education and science system of Kazakhstan. Among them, plans were also made to create an educational hub in Central Asia. The main priorities of the department, identified by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, were also presented.During the meeting, Sayasat Nurbek noted the uniqueness of the Lu Ban Workshop, which operates at the D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan State Technical University and the branch of the Beijing Language and Culture University at the Astana International University. The Minister noted that cooperation between Kazakh and Chinese universities provides students with unique opportunities for training and professional growth, contributes to the development of language skills, intercultural communication and scientific research.In turn, the Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Han Chunlin, noted the high level of cooperation between the two countries in the field of education and highlighted the interest of Kazakhstani youth in studying in the PRC, which demonstrates their interest in studying the Chinese language and culture.During the discussion, the parties considered the organizational issues of holding the first meeting of the Ministers of Education of the countries of Central Asia and China, as well as the prospects for establishing a Subcommittee on Cooperation in the Field of Higher Education and Science in order to expand academic and scientific cooperation with higher and vocational educational institutions of the two countries and establish permanent direct contacts on topical issues between the authorized departments of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the PRC.Following the results of the meeting, the parties confirmed their desire to develop partnership relations and deepen cooperation in the fields of higher education and science.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/926649

In order to improve the quality of special social services (hereinafter referred to as SSS) provided by organizations, a register of specialists providing SSS (hereinafter referred to as the register) was introduced in Kazakhstan from January 1, 2025.The register is an electronic list of specialists registered on the Social Services Portal, which contains complete information about the social worker: personal data, education, information on advanced training, information on passing certification, work experience, etc.The register allows you to effectively form a list of all specialists providing special social services, improve access to information about social workers, and improve the quality of services provided.As of the results of 2024, a total of 502 state organizations and 122 NGOs provide special social services in Kazakhstan, taking into account 1023 facility divisions. These include specialized social service centers, day care centers, rehabilitation centers and home social assistance units, temporary shelters and crisis centers.Social workers currently provide 8 types of services: social and household, social and psychological, social and pedagogical, social and legal, social and economic, social and cultural, social and labor and social and medical services.Social workers are assigned according to an individual rehabilitation program, taking into account the age and health status of their recipients, as well as their living conditions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/926323

From January 1, 2025, individuals who receive income under civil law contracts (hereinafter referred to as CLC) concluded with tax agents, the purpose of which is the performance of work or the provision of services, will be subject to mandatory social insurance. The innovation will allow strengthening the social protection of this category of citizens. These individuals can receive social payments from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the State Social Insurance Fund) upon the occurrence of 5 types of social risks.For individuals receiving income under the terms of the Social Insurance Fund, the payers of social contributions are tax agents determined by the tax legislation that make payments of social contributions to the Social Insurance Fund.The rate of social contributions is set at 5% of the object of calculation of social contributions.For these employees, the object of calculation of social contributions is the amount of income received under the Social Insurance Fund, excluding income for which social contributions are not paid to the Social Insurance Fund.At the same time, the monthly object of calculation of social contributions from one payer should not exceed 7 minimum wages (hereinafter referred to as the minimum wage).If the object of calculation of social contributions from one payer in a calendar month is less than the minimum wage, then social contributions are calculated and paid based on the minimum wage.If an individual has a single-payer contract In the case of income from performing work (providing services) under two or more social security schemes, the minimum and maximum objects of calculation of social contributions apply to the total income received from one payer.Payers calculate (withhold) and transfer social contributions for individuals receiving income under civil law contracts no later than the 25th day of the month following the month in which the income was received.Thus, individuals working under civil law contracts can receive social payments from the Social Security Fund in the event of 5 types of social risks:- loss of work;- loss of working capacity;- loss of breadwinner;- loss of income due to pregnancy and childbirth or adoption of a newborn child (children);- loss of income due to caring for a child until he or she is one and a half years old.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/926610

The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan is constantly working to expand the geography of flights and increase the number of flights on existing routes.Thus, in order to develop tourism, from April 20 of this year, Air Astana will open flights to India on the Almaty-Mumbai route. Flights will be operated three times a week on Airbus aircraft. Thus, passenger flights between the countries will increase to 21 per week on 4 routes of 3 airlines.Reference:Currently, regular air services are operated on the Almaty-Delhi (Air Astana and IndiGo airlines operate 7 flights per week), Almaty-Goa (SCAT - 2 flights) and Astana-Goa (Fly Arystan - 2 flights).The opening of air services will contribute to the further development of trade, economic, business and tourism cooperation between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/926572

“The agro-industrial complex should become one of the main driving forces in the economy. Both business and the state are interested in this. This is important, first of all, from the point of view of ensuring food security. The livelihood of rural people is also directly related to this sector,” - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.In 2024, on the instructions of the Head of State, the issue of annual insufficient financing of the sector was resolved.Significant funds were allocated for spring sowing, harvesting and leasing of agricultural machinery. For the first time, the volume of preferential lending was increased to 580 billion tenge at 5% per annum, while in previous years this volume did not exceed 160 billion tenge. The measures taken allowed farmers to carry out all necessary agrotechnical measures in full. The share of elite seeds used increased from 7.1% to 9%.90% of borrowers are small and medium-sized farms. They received the necessary resources for development.As a result, in 2024, Kazakhstan harvested 26.7 million tons of grain and leguminous crops for the first time in 13 years. The growth in crop production by 21.1% and livestock production by 3.2% contributed to an increase in gross agricultural output by 13.7%, amounting to 8.3 trillion tenge.Today, Kazakhstan's agro-industrial complex employs more than 1.1 million people. This directly affects the financial well-being of more than 4 million citizens. Agriculture is becoming not only an important economic sector, but also a key factor in social stability.“Kazakhstan's strategic goal is to become one of the main agricultural centers on the Eurasian continent. "To achieve this goal, first of all, we need to move to a high level of product processing," - President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.According to the results of 2024, domestic food production amounted to 3.2 trillion tenge, with a real volume index of 102.9%.The share of processed agricultural products amounted to 40%. In order to fulfill the task of the Head of State to increase the share of processed agricultural products to 70%, a comprehensive plan for the development of agricultural product processing until 2028 was approved. Within its framework, 286 projects worth 279.6 billion tenge were commissioned in 2024. Including the production of vegetable oil and flour, it will allow not only to satisfy domestic demand, but also to increase export potential.The comprehensive plan is aimed at providing processing enterprises with affordable raw materials and providing soft loans. This, in turn, will contribute to economic growth and improve the social situation of the population.As a result of the measures taken in 2023, the domestic market was 100% supplied with 11 types of goods (wheat flour, salt, bread, rice, pasta, sunflower oil, potatoes, lamb, beef, carrots, cucumbers). And the supply of 13 food products is 80% (chicken eggs, horse meat, tomatoes, milk, buckwheat groats, cabbage, peppers, onions, table beets, fermented milk products, oil, apples).In order to reduce dependence on imports, it is planned to implement 570 projects worth a total of 2.1 trillion tenge by 2027. This provides additional opportunities for improving social infrastructure in villages and raising living standards.In particular, 105 projects for 152.1 billion tenge are planned in the livestock sector, 101 projects for the construction of dairy farms for 263 billion tenge, 31 projects for 397.7 billion tenge in poultry farming, and 108 projects for 582.6 billion tenge in processing.Attracting investments in the agricultural sector will contribute to economic growth and stimulate the development of infrastructure in rural areas.Increasing grain production and export will increase the income of representatives of the agricultural sector.Within the framework of the Head of State's instructions to strengthen the export potential of agriculture, work is continuing to preserve traditional sales markets and diversify exports.Kazakhstan is the largest exporter of grain in the region and annually exports about 8-9 million tons of grain. Of which, 6.5-7.5 million tons are wheat. In 2024, 8.1 million tons were exported.Traditional markets such as Central Asian countries, Afghanistan, China, Turkey, Iran, Italy, a total of 24 countries. Shipments to Iran and Azerbaijan have been activated.One of the important steps of state policy is the “Rural Trust” program. The program is designed to raise the standard of living of rural residents and has a general social multiplier effect: each new agricultural project creates new jobs in the countryside, contributing to reducing unemployment.More than 16.4 thousand jobs have been created within the framework of the program since 2023.In 2024, 580 microloans were issued for 6.5 billion tenge, creating 744 new jobs. 145 agricultural cooperatives were financed for 3.6 billion tenge.Food security and grain productivity have a multiplier effect on the economy and well-being of the people of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/926439

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The "Voice of the Fatherland" military-patriotic song competition was held in Almaty with the participation of pupils of military-patriotic clubs, schoolchildren and college students.The event was organized by the city training and practical center. The participants of the competition, organized by the Almaty city education department, the "Young Soldier" republican children's and youth movement and the National Military-Patriotic Center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, were evaluated for their performance skills, artistic skills, acting and choreographic skills, originality of the composition and stage costumes. Special attention was paid to the author's song.The distinguished jury was headed by the grandson of the legendary division commander, Major General Ivan Panfilov, Deputy Head of the National Military-Patriotic Center - Deputy Head of the Military-Patriotic Department. Historical values ​​of the Museum of Military Glory of Almaty, Alua Baikadamova.The grand prize winner was Yulia Max from gymnasium No. 27. She was awarded a cash prize, a cup and a gift certificate for 10 vocal lessons by the coaches of the X-Factor show Beka Oralbekov and Gulzhan Ospanova. The first place was taken by Aluanay Sapi from the same gymnasium. The second place went to Timur Kirilov, a student of school-gymnasium No. 118, and the third place was taken by Alsu Alukhanova, a student of school-gymnasium No. 78. The winners of the competition received "Voice of the Motherland" statuettes and certificates of vocal training.The Otan Dausy festival was a bright event aimed at instilling a sense of patriotism in the younger generation, preserving historical memory and supporting young talents. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/926485

The Center for Training Specialists and Combat Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles of the Air Defense Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan has trained military personnel of the Armed Forces, as well as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Guard. The use of drones is becoming an integral part of the work of all security agencies. The ability to quickly and competently solve problems in conditions of limited resources and time can be the key to their successful completion. The knowledge that specialists receive during training will be the key to increasing the effectiveness of various operations using unmanned aerial vehicle systems.- After training, specialists will be able to control flights of unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as plan their use. in various fields - from law enforcement agencies to ensuring rapid response in emergency situations, "- noted the head of the Center for Training Specialists and Combat Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Colonel Shokhan Musabekov. - This is another step towards increasing the combat and operational readiness of Kazakhstan's military structures.The training course included a set of theoretical and practical lessons on organizing and controlling the flight of unmanned aerial vehicles in difficult conditions and outside airfields. - The training provides a unique opportunity to improve skills in working with drones and learn how to quickly use them in various situations. The knowledge we have gained will expand the scope of our professional activities," said Lieutenant Colonel Yerlan Suykimbayev, an officer of the Air Force Combat Training Department. The new qualifications of the specialists were confirmed by certificates issued after the students passed tests in accordance with the training program.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/926494

It gives impetus to the development of the processing industry, the social sphere, international trade, and the production of agricultural machinery.The state continues to work to ensure the country's food security, increase labor productivity, and increase the competitiveness of domestic products in international markets.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/925673

In accordance with the concept of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev “A State that Listens to the Voice of the People”, personal receptions of residents of the Turkestan region are regularly held.The head of the Turkestan region akim’s office, Yerkebulan Daulbayev, personally received residents of the region at the “Open Akimat” office and listened to their requests. Together with the responsible persons, they considered ways to resolve the issues.Citizens who came to the reception raised housing and work issues. For example, a citizen who raised the issue of privatization of official housing was explained that there is an opportunity to privatize housing in accordance with the requirements of the law. In addition, a mother with many children asked to consider changing her place of work and changing her working hours. The citizen was reminded that working hours will not be reduced in accordance with the employment contract. In addition, his request for a job change was granted.Erkebulan Daulbayev instructed the responsible persons not to ignore the suggestions and opinions of residents, and noted that the optimal resolution of the issues raised would be under strict control.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/925893

Diapers "Altyn bala", "Oh,Diapers" produced in the Sairam district of the Turkestan region have been launched on the Latvian market.Bayansulu Orazalieva, founder of the domestic diaper manufacturing company "Capable group", met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Latvia Dauren Karipov and discussed the issue of increasing the potential of domestic production. The ambassador noted that it is a matter of pride that Kazakhstani products have entered the European market and expressed his support for them to take their place in the market.The public association "Capable group society of disabled people" is the first and only enterprise in our country that produces disposable diapers for children. Currently, the production facility employs 100 people. A feature is that 60 percent of the workers are disabled people.The diaper manufacturing company, which has its own place in the CIS countries, offers high-quality and affordable products to consumers in our country and abroad. The products of the facility are manufactured using Japanese technology, in accordance with European standards and are fully certified. Modern technologies allow the production of more than 1,000 diapers per minute. The plant is also fully automated. In addition, a Siemens automation system has been installed.Press service of the governor of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/926322

An expanded meeting of the Government was held under the chairmanship of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, members of the Government, the Chairman of the National Bank, akims of the regions and the cities of Astana, Almaty and Shymkent, heads of central state bodies and national companies.During the meeting, the Head of State outlined the main areas of the Government's work. In particular, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev focused on specific tasks and plans for diversifying the economy, raising infrastructure development to a new level, comprehensively introducing digital technology, developing energy and creating a nuclear cluster, increasing the potential of the agro-industrial complex, reforming tax and budget policy, providing financial sources for important projects, as well as regulating social support, and further developing the healthcare, education and science sectors.According to the President, the entire state apparatus must work effectively to implement the tasks set.– There are many challenges in the new era. To overcome it, we need an appropriate strategy. I have already spoken about the specific direction of reforms and ways to implement them. The government must make complex decisions to save the country's economy from stagnation and ensure sustainable development, and most importantly, implement them. This is the work of highly qualified civil servants who are ready to take responsibility. If we look at world experience, the effectiveness of the state apparatus is clearly visible in such difficult times. The government, no matter how difficult it is, must move to massive savings and spend budget funds only on solving the most urgent problems. It is time to step up. We need to stop unnecessary spending and pull ourselves together, - said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.At the meeting, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reported on the socio-economic development of the country in the past period and the Government's plans for this year. Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin presented the principles for reforming the country's fiscal system, that is, the tax and budget sectors. The Chairman of the National Bank, Timur Suleimenov, spoke on issues related to monetary policy. Nurlan Zhakypov, Chairman of the Board of the Samruk-Kazyna Fund, reported on the activities of the Fund.In addition, the Mayor of Astana, Zhenis Kasymbek, the Mayor of Shymkent, Gabit Syzdykbekov, and the Mayor of Kyzylorda Region, Nurlybek Nalibayev, made reports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/926326

Today, the deputy akim of the region, Yertai Altayev, personally received the residents of the region. In accordance with the concept of "A state that listens to the voice of the people" and the principle of openness, the meeting raised topical issues from the residents.The citizens who signed up for the reception of the deputy akim of the region raised the issues of building a culture house and a sports complex, building a youth park and erecting a monument, and made proposals for financing. In addition, the issues of holding an evening dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the aitysker poet Aselkhan Kalybekova and supporting non-governmental organizations were raised. A proposal was also made to glorify Kenesary Khan to the younger generation.The general reception was attended by responsible persons and the optimal resolution of the applications was considered.Yertai Kenzhebekovich, who carefully listened to the applications and suggestions of the citizens who came to the "Open Akim" office, said that each issue would be considered within the framework of the law, the proposals and applications would be entered into the minutes, and appropriate work would be carried out. They were also explained the procedure and legality of resolving problems.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/926331