New York, March 4, 2025 - The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution to establish a Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia and Afghanistan. The document was presented by Kazakhstan on behalf of the Central Asian states. 152 member states of the United Nations supported the resolution as co-authors. This, in turn, shows the high importance of the initiative and broad international consensus.Creation of the UN ODM Center is an important step in the implementation of the initiative of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, first proposed at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly. It was proposed to place the center on the basis of the new building of international organizations in Almaty, where 18 UN agencies work.The head of state noted that Kazakhstan, as the largest economy in the region, is interested in strengthening cooperation between states and playing a decisive role in the sustainable development of Central Asia, promoting regional integration.The growing role of middle powers in global governance shows the importance of Kazakhstan's efforts to ensure sustainable development and stability. Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its role as an important bridge between the world's leading power centers and acts as a catalyst for international cooperation.At the same time, special attention is paid to the economic development of Afghanistan. The stability and prosperity of the people of this country is directly related to the security and well-being of Central Asia. Kazakhstan constantly supports the Afghan people, facilitates the processes of reconstruction of the country, expansion of trade and economic ties, and integration into regional cooperation. It works closely with governments, international organizations, the private sector and civil society for concrete and accessible results.Also, the Center will make a significant contribution to the processes of revitalizing the UN system and help increase the effectiveness of the Organization's activities at the regional level. Its work will be aimed at strengthening coordination between UN agencies, adapting global initiatives to regional needs, and developing inclusive multilateral cooperation in line with current UN reforms aimed at increasing its effectiveness.The adoption of this resolution demonstrates global support for a regional approach to sustainable development and demonstrates the international community's readiness to support Central Asia and Afghanistan's progress towards stability, prosperity and integration into the global development process.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/950911

Applications for the "Golden Quality" Presidential Award have begun. It is awarded to domestic manufacturers for their achievements in the field of product and service quality. Both legal entities and private entrepreneurs can participate in the competition.As mentioned in the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken", the prize is awarded in four nominations:"Best enterprise for production purposes";"Best enterprise producing goods for the people";"Best enterprise providing services";"Best enterprise producing food and/or agricultural products".In addition, "Best industrial project" and "Best innovation" project" special prizes are provided.Applications are accepted until July 1, 2025. You can apply electronically via the link cabinet.altynsapa.kz or apply to the local regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs.Applicants must fill out a questionnaire-declaration, as well as provide a brief overview of the tender, describing the history of the enterprise, the main types of products or services, and the main sales markets. it is necessary to attach a copy of the certificates. Then the evaluation of the participants will begin. After 40 finalists are determined, experts will visit enterprises. As a result, 14 laureates will be selected by nominations and categories. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/950936

For the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, a book is being prepared in the Karkaraly district about the combatants-compatriots. Stories about heroic ancestors will be compiled as a memory based on the museum archives and the stories of their descendants.The idea of ​​collecting the biographies of the conscripts from Karkaraly district came up with the employees of the local historical and local history museum. They started to systematize the history of soldiers who fought for the Motherland in 2015 - on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Victory.Now, after 10 years, they have decided to supplement the material collected at that time and publish it in the form of a book. The well-known local historian Sayat Ospanov works with the museum staff on the project.- Today we received stories about 124 fighters. But we do not accept only the stories of generations, we ask the military commissariat to provide documents, biographies, photographs, and other testimonies. It is very important for us to publish this book, to remember our ancestors, - says the local historian.The collection of materials will continue until the end of March. The book is planned to be published in May - on the occasion of the anniversary of the Victory.According to the department of defense affairs of Karkaraly district, 2178 people went to the front in 1941-1945. Only 737 of them returned.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/950934

Tomorrow, March 5, when you visit the "Tair" shopping center in Karaganda, you can get free information from experts on family-marriage legal advice, employment opportunities and other issues. Family and Nomadic Women's Social Bureau is organized by the Family Resource Support Center established by the "Kukik" public foundation. The action is timed to the International Women's Day.According to the organizers, employees of the prosecutor's office, justice department, police department, specialized inter-district court for juvenile cases, district akimats, education, health care, employment coordination and social programs departments will participate. Also, the participation of representatives of the crisis center and the unified family assistance center under the police department of Karaganda region is expected.Specialists can get advice in the legal and social spheres, advice on solving difficult family situations.Starting time: 15:00.Address of "Tair" shopping center: Kosmonavtar str., building 1/291.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/950617

DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN KAZAKHSTAN AND AZERBAIJANAt the ADA University of Azerbaijan, a round table was organized to expand cooperation in the field of higher education between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. the rectors of the leading higher educational institutions of both countries also took part.Hafiz Pashaev, rector of the ADA University, who gave a congratulatory speech, welcomed the participants of the event and noted the professionalism of the Kazakhstani teaching staff. In addition, he said that the work aimed at expanding cooperation in the field of science and education between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan will continue.The Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek emphasized that new opportunities have been opened for cooperation in the field of higher education and technology between the two countries. According to the minister, brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan should be reflected in educational and scientific cooperation.Politics Nurbek said that Kazakhstan intends to actively expand cooperation in the field of higher education with Azerbaijan. He noted that the partnership plan and implementation of innovative approaches with higher educational institutions of the two countries are currently underway. The Minister stated that joint work is aimed at creating new opportunities in the academic and research sphere.The Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan Emin Amrullaev said that it is important to develop cooperation in the field of education between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. He noted that a decision was made to implement similar models in the field of education between the two countries, and these decisions were made taking into account the national interests of each state. The minister also said that the main goal is to strengthen higher education and ensure sustainable development of universities. On this occasion, he emphasized that the organization of the educational exhibition of Kazakhstan's higher educational institutions in Baku is an important step for academic cooperation.During the round table, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan Alim Bayel said that large-scale reforms are being carried out in the field of education in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, and noted that the two countries intend to further strengthen cooperation in the field of education.During the panel discussion on the topic "Expanding academic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan", diploma programs: effective implementation and influence strategies", "Scientific cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan: development of innovations and global partnership" and "expansion of academic mobility and intercultural cooperation" were discussed.As a result of the discussions, 40 memorandums were signed, representatives of 17 universities of the two countries took part in it.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/950812

Astana, March 5, 2025 - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakaev received a copy of the credentials of Peter Mutuku Matuki, the Deputy Executive Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to Kazakhstan. Mutuki thanked for the warm reception and confirmed his readiness to make every effort to further develop bilateral cooperation.During the meeting, the parties appreciated the rapid development of the political dialogue between Astana and Nairobi and noted that these relations have significant potential for further development of trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian relations based on the principles of mutual friendship and partnership. agreed to intensify cooperation. In particular, issues of cooperation in trade, transport and logistics, agriculture, digitization and other areas of mutual interest were considered.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/951669

Toronto, March 3, 2025 - within the framework of the visit of the Kazakh delegation to the PDAC-2025 conference, political consultations were held between Kazakhstan and Canada. The Kazakh delegation was led by Ruslan Urazalin, the director of the American Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Canadian delegation was led by Andreas Weichert, the director of the Eastern European and Eurasian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.During the negotiations, the parties discussed the current state and future of bilateral Kazakhstan-Canada relations, as well as exchanged views on the international agenda. emphasized the importance of revitalizing activities.In general, the Kazakhstan-Canada talks confirmed the mutual interest of the parties in further strengthening cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/951389

The Minister of Emergencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan Major General Chingys Harnov visited the west of the country and checked the preparedness of the region for spring floods. The minister familiarized himself with measures aimed at preventing floods, such as snow removal, drilling the water surface to release ice, ice cutting and cutting reeds. All of these measures are aimed at lowering the water level and reducing the risk of flooding."Preparation for the period of flooding requires maximum mobilization and coordination of actions of all services to ensure the safety of the population," the minister noted during his working visit. During the meeting, the importance of interaction between various state and local structures was emphasized for the effective solution of the problems. He visited the protection engineering constructions designed to protect settlements from the threat of floods, such as areas near the Zhaiyk River and summer cottages in the city of Ural. Special attention was paid to the dam in the village of Podstepnoe, Terekti district, where geoframes and concrete slopes were used to strengthen the structures. Cleaning of river channels, strengthening of protective dams, control of snow cover and water level continues in the regions. Special attention is paid to preventive measures to reduce the risk of flooding and protect settlements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/951695

On March 5, 2025, the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Marat Karabayev, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Finland to Kazakhstan, Janne Heiskanen.The parties discussed the prospects of bilateral cooperation, paying special attention to the issues of decarbonization of transport and the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies. As part of the visit, it is planned to visit the ports of Aktau and Kuryk and get acquainted with the operation of the facilities. The purpose of the visit is to further develop cooperation in the field of maritime transport.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/951572

In the Karagandy region, "Attention of all!" according to the sign, the readiness of the alerting system at the territorial level is checked. As part of the "Spring-2025" republican command and staff training exercise, all sound electric sirens will be activated on March 6 at 11:00 a.m.The Department of Emergency Situations of the Karagandy region asks to keep calm and not give in to fear and panic. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/951017

Kazakh National Academy of Choreography announces the start of selection among 3rd-4th grade students. Reception of talented children will be held in all regions of Kazakhstan and will continue until April 24, 2025.The Academy is a leading educational institution in the country that trains professional ballet dancers, choreography teachers and researchers in this field. Education is carried out according to a multi-level system - from elementary school to bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. In the educational process, in addition to in-depth training in classical and modern choreography, general secondary and higher education programs are also offered. This allows the graduates to continue their career in the world's leading theaters and educational institutions.During the selection process, talented children with a tendency to study in the field of professional choreography are identified. The admissions committee of the Academy visits the regions specially to examine the children. Candidates who have successfully passed the pre-selection will be invited to the entrance exams held in Astana in June-July 2025. Pupils who successfully pass the exam will join the ranks of full-fledged students of the Academy and have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the art of choreography.Detailed information about the date, time and place of the selection will be published on the Academy's official social media pages: https://www.instagram.com/balletacademy_kz, https://balletacademy.edu.kz/kz, https://www.facebook.com/BALLETACADEMYKZ/ Press of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan serviceSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/952077

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as with the financial support of the Global Environmental Fund, has started implementing a project on the development of sustainability of agricultural production and preservation of ecosystems in North Kazakhstan. Among them are desertification, salinization, erosion, wear and tear from long-term land use and other factors.The Government of Kazakhstan is improving the legislation to solve these problems. The issues of land degradation are included in the Land and Environmental Codes, as well as in the draft law "On Soil Protection" aimed at land protection and restoration."According to the concept of development of the AOC, special attention will be paid to increasing labor productivity, increasing productivity, providing agricultural machinery and seeds, increasing the share of processed products and solving export problems until 2030. In addition, measures to reduce the amount of eroded land in agricultural areas are being considered," noted Yermek Kenjekhanuly, the Vice-Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Within the joint project of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and UNDP, sustainable land use methods and practices will be tested in Akmola, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan and Pavlodar regions."In order to combat land degradation, comprehensive territorial planning is needed to ensure the balance of economic development and preservation of natural resources," said UNDP. Permanent representative in Kazakhstan Katarzhina Vaviernia.In the framework of the project, it is planned to introduce agro-ecological incentives and financial instruments to support sustainable production of agricultural products, important production-transmission chains, restoration of pastures and optimization of territorial planning.The project is aimed at restoring Kazakhstan's land resources, developing sustainable agriculture and ensuring long-term environmental stability.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/952045

Training will take place on March 6-7, 2025. Civil protection services of the region and interested bodies have the task of working out actions during emergency situations in the spring period due to floods.The headquarters to ensure the management and interaction of civil protection services during emergency rescue operations was urgently placed in the crisis center of SKO TZD. During the exercise, the warning system was checked in the region and the preparedness of the emergency response team was reviewed. The practical part of the exercise was held in Samar district. According to a premeditated incident, due to a malfunction of the sluice in the Laily reservoir, there was a flood through the platinum, the village of Samar was threatened with flooding. The "112" service started receiving calls from residents about the flooding of the yard area and farm buildings.Police crews arrive at the emergency station, they inform residents about the upcoming evacuation with the help of a loudspeaker.The rescuers of the emergency department of the SKO transport citizens to a safe area with high-speed equipment, and the equipment of the transport service is also mobilized for evacuation. Citizens will be transported to reception points for the affected population, where the medical service will carry out an examination. Meals and provision of citizens with goods of first necessity were organized. Psychologists of TJD provide assistance to the affected population. The public order service provided security and safety at the places where the victims were accommodated.Transports domestic animals from the flood zone to safe places.Utility services disconnect power lines, carry out embankment strengthening works, laying bags. Special equipment transports water from the reservoir to the Eshkebay reservoir. On the second day of the training, the loading of engineering equipment, which will be sent to help victims in other regions of the country, will be processed. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/952249

During the meeting, the parties discussed the main issues of the development of the industry, in particular, the implementation of measures to reduce joint CO2 emissions provided for in the national plan and gradual transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as well as the development of a master plan for the planning and development of the civil aviation industry until 2050.The head of the EUR/NAT ICAO Bureau noted Kazakhstan's special work in implementing flight safety and international standards. He also confirmed that ICAO is ready to provide further support within the framework of joint initiatives and programs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/951791

Investment projects in the gas industry and investment development of Aktobe region were discussed at the regular meeting of the headquarters for ensuring economic growth, which was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin. According to the information of "QazaqGaz" JSC, the construction of the main gas pipeline "Taldykorgan-Usharal" with a project deadline of 2026 is planned to be completed this year. This means that the project worth 123 billion tenge should contribute to the added value of the gas industry as early as 2025. In 2027, the construction of the new main gas pipeline "KS-14-Kostanai" will be completed. By 2029, two stages of the construction of a gas processing plant and the second line of the main gas pipeline "Beineu-Bozoi-Shymkent" will be completed at the Kashagan deposit. At the headquarters meeting, all problems of project development and the possibility of eliminating obstacles that prolong their implementation period were discussed.In Aktobe region, a significantly high rate of industrial and investment growth is observed. According to the results of last year, the volume of industrial production of the region increased by 4.5% and reached 2.6 trillion tenge (2.5 trillion in 2023). In 2024, investment in fixed capital amounted to 901.1 billion tenge. 78% of it is private, 22% is budget. 53% was invested in the mining industry, 42% in the manufacturing industry. In the 9 months of 2024, the volume of direct foreign investment amounted to $337.4 million. According to Abzal Abdikarimov, deputy akim of Aktobe region, 74 investment projects are being implemented in the region today. Among them, 1.2 thousand jobs were created in 2025 under 10 projects worth 460 billion tenge. Among them are rail welding enterprise of "PZTM Ltd" LLP, development of Limannoe field, second phase of "10th anniversary of Kazakhstan independence" mine, wool processing and production of non-woven materials by "KAZFELTEC" LLP, construction of wind power station "Khromtau 1". A comprehensive action plan for investment attraction consisting of 46 measures has been created. A niche project was identified for ordering investments, and 13 investment proposals were submitted for 265 billion tenge. Among them are mining equipment, sanitary ware, shoes, fish products, poultry farms, tower farms and others.Among the main projects planned for 2026-2028 are the construction of a processing plant for processing gold-containing ores of "AltynEx Company" LLP, a transport-logistics hub of "Kazposhta" JSC (25 billion tenge), a bitumen factory of "Batys Bitum" LLP. (111 billion tenge) and others. Ammonia and urea, production of glassware, processing projects of diatomite raw materials are being worked out.At the headquarters meeting, issues of gas and water supply to the region, restoration of educational facilities and highways within the framework of the ТЖ were discussed. The vice-premier suggested to the regional akimat to inform the business environment of the region about the measures of state support for small and large businesses offered by the "Baiterek" holding. In this way, they can apply for financing their projects faster.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/952543

According to the order of the akim of Zhambyl region, Shalkar Bolatovich Amanturov was appointed to the position of the head of digitization and archives department. Shalkar Bolatovich was born in 1982. High education. Graduated from the South Kazakhstan Polytechnic College "Software for Computing and Automatic Systems", Almaty Institute of Economics and Statistics "Finance and Credit", Kazakh Engineering and Technical Academy "Information Systems". He started his career in 2002 in Shymkent as the chief specialist of the Information Technologies Department of the Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the South Kazakhstan Region. head of department, head of department, in 2009-2013 "Technical support and analysis center in the field of telecommunications" of the Ministry of Communications and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, leading specialist of the CERT service of the Information Security Department of the Information Technology Department, leading engineer of the "E-government security monitoring center", in 2013-2014 "Technical support and analysis center in the field of telecommunications" of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Kazakhstan Head of the Technical Support Service of the Operation Department, in 2014-2017, Deputy Director, Director of the Information Technology Department of the Operation Department of the "Technical Support and Analysis Center in the Field of Telecommunications" of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Kazakhstan, RMC RMC, in 2017-2018, the head of the "Network Modernization and Development" direction of the Central Office of JSC "Transtelecom" in Astana, in 2018-2019, the national "Zerde" Infocommunication Holding" JSC Architecture Development Department Head of Digital Transformation Department, 2019-2021 Director of the Department of Revenue Digitization, Accounting and Control of Electronic Funding Center JSC, Astana, 2021-2022 Director of the Project Management Department of the Information and Computing Center of the National Statistics Bureau of the Strategic Planning and Reforms Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Deputy Director in 2022, Astana He worked as an adviser to the chairman of the board of "Analysis center of economic policy in the agricultural sector" LLP in Astana. Since November 2022, he has been working as a deputy chairman of the board of "Analysis center of economic policy in the agricultural sector" in Astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/952599

158 pupils from Kazakh-speaking and non-Kazakh-speaking schools of the region participated in the regional stage of the "Bright Future" republican Olympiad among students of grades 7-11 (12). He became the winner of them.The Olympiad was held in five disciplines:1. "Illustrators".2. "Competition of experts".3. "Young writer".4. "Masters of words".5. "Singers-nightingales".In the nomination "Masters of words" Shugyla Usen, a 9th-grade student of Temirtau secondary school No. 4 (Kazakh group) and Kamila Dominova, a ninth-grade student of the support school at the base of Osakarov district gymnasium No. 9, became the winners.In the "Young Writer" category S. Aruzhan Bokenova (Kazakh group) of the eleventh grade of Seifullin school-gymnasium No. 7 and Danaya Korytnikova, a student of Karaganda Lyceum No. 2, were recognized as the best. Nabisalik Yerzhanat (Kazakh group), a student of the 11th grade of the support school named after Alikhan Bokeikhan of Osakarov district, and Said Ibragimov, a ninth grade student of Lyceum No. 1 "BILIM-INNOVATION" were recognized as the best. The best among artists and illustrators are Azamat Muratuly (Kazakh group), a 10th-grade student of Alikhan Bokeikhan Support School of Osakarov district, and Sofia Tumaeva, an 8th-grade student of Karaganda city gymnasium No. 1. In the "Singing Nightingales" nomination, Shet district Zh. Yerkenaz Talgatova (Kazakh group), a ninth-grade student of the Akylbayev school-gymnasium, and Maria Ten, a tenth-grade student of the lyceum No. 2 "BILIM-INNOVATION" won.All the winners will represent Karaganda region in the republican stage of the "Bright Future" Olympiad, which will be held in Astana this May.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/951809

On the occasion of International Women's Day, 21 specialists in the water sector were awarded state and departmental awards.The head of state Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev presented the Order of Honor to Tileukul Abdiraymova, engineer of the production department "Kazsushar" branch of Zhambyl region. awarded the "Kurmet" order to Tatiana Avdeeva, engineer-hydrologist of the Pavlodar operation department of the canal branch. Tsoi Roza, Chief Economist of the Kazakh Research Institute of Water Management, was awarded the Order of Honor. Aliya Kulzhabaeva, the head of the production department of the "Ontuskauzsu" branch of the "Kazsushar" enterprise, and Svetlana Tumenova, the head of the laboratory of the "Kamen" production site of the West Kazakhstan branch, were awarded the medal "For meritorious service". She was awarded with a certificate of honor and a letter of gratitude.About two and a half thousand women work in the water sector in Kazakhstan. Among them, 2,258 people work at the enterprise "Kazsushar", 142 specialists work in the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and Committees, and 119 women work in basin inspections. I thank you for your hard and honest work. I wish you great success, great health and happiness both in your career and in your personal life. The common goal of preserving and protecting the country's water resources cannot be achieved without your knowledge, experience, and efforts. May you bloom like a flower on this beautiful day. May warmth and love nestle in the family, and may your loved ones always be with you," said Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/953193

With the support of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the reservoirs "Baydibek ata" and "Karakuys" are being built in the Turkestan regionThe reconstruction of the Aktobe reservoir has been completedThe construction of 4 new reservoirs will begin this year. Akmola, Kalguty (Zhambyl Oblast), Karaozek (Kyzylorda Oblast) and Bolshoi Ozen (WKO)The construction of the Pokatilov Reservoir in Zhetysu Oblast is being worked out at the expense of private investmentDesign and estimate documentation is being developed for the construction of 12 water reservoirs in 6 oblasts (Akmola, WKO, Zhetysu, Turkestan, Aktobe, ШКО)By the end of the year, 12 projects on the construction of a group water pipeline will be completed. As a result, 153 villages with 423,000 inhabitants will be provided with quality drinking water and 52 settlements will be connected to the centralized water supply systemThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is working on the possibility of building a group water pipeline from the "Kokzhide" underground water site in Aktobe region to the settlements of Atyrau and Mangistau regionsThe work of replacing 19 water pump units and electrical equipment of the canal named after K. Satbaev has begun. A contract was signed for the supply of 17 transformers, 9 units of aggregating equipment were purchased74 hydrotechnical facilities were repaired as part of flood preparationIn 2024, a multi-factor study was conducted on 84 hydraulic facilities. This year, 105 communal and 29 republican facilities will be studiedLast year, sprinkler and drip irrigation, laser leveling were used on 158 thousand hectares of land. This made it possible to save up to 30% of waterIn 2024, the Ministry identified 268 facts of illegal water use. Violators were brought to justiceLast year, 66 events were held on transboundary water issues. This year, 48 joint commission meetings are plannedThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is working to increase the wages of water specialists up to 50%. The department intends to match the salary of watermen to the salary level of employees of the electric and heat energy industries.In order to update the material and technical base of "Kazsushar" branches, 150 units of special equipment were purchased. the project of setting up an automated water accounting system is being implementedIn addition, design and estimate documentation is being developed for the automation of 16 main and inter-farm canals with a total length of more than 2600 km. It is planned to automate the main canal of Kyzylkum in the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/952984

A meeting of the Operational Headquarters for flood preparation was held in Kostanay region. According to regional akim Kumar Aksakalov, there is little time left before the spring floods, and according to the forecast of "Kazhydromet", this spring will be warm and rainy, which in turn will increase the risk of floods."According to preliminary forecasts, spring will be warm and rainy. The regions are not yet fully prepared for flood situations. In this regard, it was decided to create an Operational Headquarters to coordinate measures to prevent flooding and eliminate its consequences," said Kumar Aksakalov.Tasks of the Operational HeadquartersThe established headquarters performs the main tasks of ensuring the safety of citizens and prompt response to possible emergency situations. Its main directions include:• development of proposals for flood prevention and elimination of consequences;• deployment of forces and means necessary to fight against floods;• monitoring the implementation of flood prevention measures;• organization of relocation of residents in case of danger to their lives and health;• restoration of engineering infrastructure and housing in affected areas;• social assistance to citizens affected by floods. show.Preparatory works need to be strengthenedRegional akim noted that it is necessary to strengthen preparations for the period of flooding from today. Snow removal, widening of roads, cleaning of water channels and water pipes should be actively carried out in each settlement. Heavy equipment and motor pumps should be pre-positioned in areas with a high risk of flooding.Kumar Aksakalov said that agricultural enterprises should also actively participate in these works:"Heads of agricultural structures should not be left out. It is necessary to provide all-round assistance to the people and strengthen snow removal, it is important to take measures to prevent melting water early".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/953286