As part of the national program "Taza Kazakstan", a large-scale clean-up day was held on the territory of the state historical and cultural museum-reserve "Saraishyk". More than 70 representatives of the cultural sphere took part in the event, the Regional Communications Service reports.Dozens of trees were planted around the tourist center "Saraishyk". Such events are held not only to improve the environmental situation, but also to attract the younger generation to participate in such events, so that they are primarily interested in the cleanliness of their hometown.“The clean-up day, organized by the Department of Culture and Language Development, was attended by the heads and employees of more than a dozen subordinate institutions. The main goal is to contribute to the improvement of their hometown. It is very important that comfortable conditions are created for tourists coming to the museum-reserve,” Arman Adilgaliev, Deputy Head of the regional Department of Culture and Language Development, said.The museum director Abilseit Mukhtar noted that in the future the territory adjacent to the museum will be completely landscaped and will become a comfortable green area.“This initiative is an important step aimed at greening and creating an environment harmonious with nature, as well as comfortable conditions for tourists. To plant one tree requires a certain amount of effort. And to grow it is a lot of work,” he said.According to the organizers, such work within the framework of the Taza Kazakstan program will be continued.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/988956?lang=kk

During the meeting, the participants asked their questions and shared their suggestions. The topics of employment, social assistance, children's participation in clubs and sections, as well as receiving grants and preferential loans for women entrepreneurs were discussed.Such meetings are an effective way to openly talk about important social issues and find joint solutions.The staff of the Family Support Center actively participates in the meetings.The next meeting will be held in May.To participate, please call: +7 707 779 07 08 .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty-almaly/press/news/details/988933?lang=kk

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The family of cadet Askar Zhalelov from the Academy of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan has upheld a proud legacy of military service and devotion to the Motherland for generations.Askar’s great-grandfather, Tökesh Ötegali, was a veteran of the Great Patriotic War. His grandfather, Zhalel Tökeshov, served in military radio communications in Samarkand, contributing to national defense. Today, Askar’s father, Colonel Kenzhebek Tökeshov, continues the family tradition within the ranks of the National Guard.- For our family, serving the Motherland is a sacred duty. I take pride in the path of my father and grandfather. I believe my son Askar will successfully complete his studies and become a worthy officer. We have truly become a military dynasty, - said Colonel Kenzhebek Tökeshov.Following in his family’s footsteps, Askar dedicated himself to military service from an early age.- Military service is more than a profession — it’s a way of life. Like my father and grandfathers, I want to serve my country with honor. I am continuing my grandfather’s legacy by training as a specialist in military communications, - said Cadet Zhalelov.Askar is among the Academy’s top cadets and is currently developing an innovative project to integrate artificial intelligence into the internal affairs communication system.- The advantage of this technology is the elimination of the human factor. The system is designed to ensure 100% facial recognition accuracy. It will be implemented through the Hytalkpro complex already in use by the National Guard, - he explained.Today, the Academy of the National Guard trains around 700 cadets, including international students from the Republic of Tajikistan. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/988945?lang=kk

By decree of the Akim of Astana city, Berik Akhmetov has been appointed Head of the State Institution “Department for Digitalization and Public Services of the city of Astana”. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Management Board of JSC "Astana Innovations."Berik Akhmetov graduated from the Buketov Karaganda State University with a degree in International Relations (2012) and later earned a degree in Economics from the Karaganda Economic University of Kazpotrebsoyuz (2015).Career:Specialist in Internal Policy at the State Institution "Department of Internal Policy of the Osakarov District, Karaganda Region" /2012–2013;Chief Specialist in Internal Policy at the State Institution "Department of Internal Policy of the Osakarov District, Karaganda Region" /2013–2014;Investor Relations Manager at JSC "Managing Company of the Special Economic Zone "Khorgos – Eastern Gate" /2016–2017;Head of the Investor Attraction and Support Department at JSC "Managing Company of the Special Economic Zone "Khorgos – Eastern Gate" /2017–2019;Deputy Head for Life Support and Public Services at the Municipal State Enterprise "City Monitoring and Rapid Response Center of the Akimat of Astana" /2019–2021;Head of the Information Technology Center at JSC "Astana Innovations" /2021;Director of the Department for Information Technology and Commercialization at JSC "Astana Innovations" /2021–2022;Director of the Project Commercialization Department at JSC "Astana Innovations" /2022;Head of the Department for Public-Private Partnership Projects and Legal Support at the Department for Digitalization and Public Services of Astana /2022;Deputy Head of the Department for Digitalization and Public Services of Astana /2022–2024;2024–2025 – Chairman of the Management Board of JSC "Astana Innovations" /2024–2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-urgsa/press/news/details/988947?lang=kk

Riyadh, May 4, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov met with the Chairman of NSK Group Dr. Nasser bin Kadasah.During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, economic and investment areas. In particular, they noted the importance of increasing investment volumes by creating conditions for the business communities of the two countries in the field of financing joint projects.Ambassador M. Menilbekov brifed about the current political and socio-economic transformations in Kazakhstan, and also invited the Head of NSK Group to take part in the upcoming Astana International Forum, scheduled for May 29-30, 2025.Chairman of NSK Group Dr. N.Kadasah confirmed the company's interest in strengthening business and economic ties with the Kazakh side, and informed his intention to visit Kazakhstan in the near future to study the possibilities of investment cooperation.NSK Group provides a wide range of services in the field of attracting large investors to the economy of Saudi Arabia, especially in the processing, industrial and financial sectors, and also provides the necessary assistance to Saudi investors in participating in large investment projects abroad.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/988917?lang=kk

From May 2 to 4, 2025, Almaty hosted judo competitions as part of the 12th Spartakiad of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, organized by the Dynamo Physical Culture and Sports Society. The tournament was dedicated to the memory of Major General Rafik Khaidarov and brought together over 150 athletes from 20 teams across the country.The National Guard team of the Ministry of Internal Affairs once again demonstrated a high level of physical and combat readiness, achieving outstanding results and securing 1st place in the overall team ranking.The following servicemen delivered notable performances in their respective weight categories:▪️ Up to 66 kg — 2nd place: Private Nursultan Nurseitov (military unit 6654)▪️ Up to 74 kg — 3rd place: Private Yersultan Duysenhan (military unit 5573)▪️ Up to 81 kg — 1st place: Private Tilek Toktassynuly (military unit 5573)▪️ Up to 90 kg — 1st place: Private Madi Amangeldi (military unit 5573)▪️ Over 90 kg — 1st place: Private Sanzhar Dzhabborov (military unit 5573)In addition, Private Tilek Toktassynuly was deservedly awarded in the individual category "Best Technique."Final team standings:1st place — National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan2nd place — Abai Region Police Department3rd place — Aktobe Region Police DepartmentThe National Guard team demonstrated strength of spirit, courage, and a will to win, serving as a shining example throughout the tournament. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/988876?lang=kk

The premiere of the deep and poignant drama "Son" based on the play by Florian Zeller took place on the stage of the Akmola Regional Russian Drama Theater in early March. The performance became an important event in the cultural life of the region, provoking a lively response from the audience and the professional community.A story told from the stage is not just a dramatic plot, but an emotional mirror in which everyone can recognize themselves. The teenage crisis, the pain of loss, paternal guilt, loneliness and a desperate attempt to be heard - the themes touched upon in the production penetrate to the very heart. "Son" is not so much a play as a conversation that it is impossible to remain indifferent to.The production was performed by Armenian director Karo Balyan, a recognized theater figure, director of the International Shakespeare Festival in Yerevan, and a teacher at the State Institute of Theater and Cinema. Thanks to his sensitive direction, the play acquired a subtle emotional fabric and visual expressiveness. The set design was designed by Gevorg Evangulyan, and the costume designer was Ekaterina Piskunova. The musical score was also created by Karo Balyan.The roles were performed by theater artists: Egorin A. A. (Nicolas), Vladimirov A. B. and Valiev T. H. (Pierre), Naumenko O. A. and Skuratova L. V. (Anna), Bukreeva A. N. (Sofia), Sabyr B. (Doctor), Vasilevskaya E. V. (Nurse). The team impresses with its depth and professionalism. The image of the teenager Nicolas sounded especially strong, subtly conveying the inner struggle, longing and search for meaning.The duration of the performance is 1 hour and 35 minutes, but during this time the audience experiences a whole human drama. The organizers set themselves the goal of talking about important things through the theater: parental responsibility, emotional sensitivity, the complexity of adolescence and the importance of empathy.During the days of the show, the auditorium was filled with students, representatives of the creative intelligentsia, veterans and theater fans. The discussion after the performance confirms that "Son" has become an occasion for reflection and a frank conversation about what happens in families - behind closed doors, often in silence and understatement.The play "Son" is the final part of Zeller's dramatic trilogy, which also includes "Father" and "Mother". Since its world premiere in Paris in 2018, the production has been recognized on the stages of London and New York for its sincerity and psychological accuracy.The play "Son" became an example of how the stage can become a platform for socially significant conversation and emotional revelation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-madeniet/press/news/details/988855?lang=kk

On April 23, the Akmola Regional Universal Scientific Library named after Magzhan Zhumabayev hosted the closing ceremony of the Kitap avenge festival "Kitap – ulttyn rukhani tiregi", dedicated to the National Book Day.National Book Day is celebrated for the first time in the Republic of Kazakhstan on April 23, 2025. This new holiday date appeared in connection with the instruction of the Head of State given at the main session of the third National Kurultai in order to form a high culture of reading in society. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking at the kurultai, stressed the importance of the love of books and noted that many countries have introduced national days dedicated to reading and books. “First of all, we must instill in young people a love of reading. This is the only way we will become a reading nation,” the president said, emphasizing the importance of this cultural aspect.This important event is designed to inspire people of all ages to read, promote the development of culture and improve literacy in the country. This holiday is designed to draw attention to libraries and books, and will also encourage many people to spend more time reading.In this regard, starting from April 16, all libraries in the region will host reading contests, book caravans, bibliocafes, as well as biblionach, bibliofest, open days, literary evenings, open-air playgrounds and much more.The Akmola Regional Universal Scientific Library named after Magzhan Zhumabayev, which is the largest library in the region, hosted the Kitap avenge decade, the Kitap - ulttyn rukhani Tiregi festival, from April 14 to 23.The festival program includes patriotic readings, literary evenings and interviews, a literary fashion show, promotion of books about national traditions and acquaintance with the designer, a literary discussion within the Lingva Room project, BIBLIO performanc, a video interview of book lovers, and a reader's conference.Today, the results of the events that delighted the library's readers during these 10 spring days were summed up: awarding those who succeeded in the nominations "Uzdik Okyrman-2025, "Permanent participant in the events of the decade."The event consisted of two parts: a solemn and festive concert.In the first part, the award ceremony was held in the nominations "Uzdik okyrman-2025, "Permanent participant of the decade's events." Letters of thanks were presented from the Head of the Department of Culture, Sabitova Aigul Baubekovna, and valuable gifts from the sponsors of the event: the Caseshop store.kokshetau and IP "Zhalgas". And then all the guests of the event were pleased with the concert program organized by the Akmola Regional Philharmonic named after Ukili Ibray.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-madeniet/press/news/details/988857?lang=kk

In 2025-2027, the Diploma to the Countryside program will continue to be actively implemented in Kazakhstan, playing a key role in providing rural areas with qualified personnel.As part of the implementation of the Roadmap of the election program of the AMANAT party — «Halykpen Birge!» for 2023-2027, 25 billion tenge is provided for the provision of budget loans to specialists sent to rural areas in 2025. This will provide housing for about 2,8 thousand specialists.The state project «With a diploma to the village» has been implemented since 2009 and is aimed at solving the problem of personnel shortage in rural regions of the country. The main goal is to attract and consolidate qualified specialists in the fields of healthcare, education, social protection, culture, sports, the agro—industrial complex, as well as in local government bodies.Project participants are provided with social support measures:one-time lifting allowance of 100 MCI;budget loans for the purchase or construction of housing — up to 2 500 MCI in district centers and up to 2 000 MCI in other rural settlements.Loans are granted for a period of up to 15 years. A prerequisite for participation is to work in rural areas for at least three years.Since April 1, 2023, JSC «Otbasy Bank» has been acting as the project implementation agent. In order to digitalize, the entire process of applying for and receiving loans is fully automated on the Baspana Market platform — otbasybank.kz/programm-bank.Project implementation results for 2009-2024:More than 114 thousand specialists received lifting allowance in the amount of 23,6 billion tenge;Over 52 thousand specialists used budget loans in the amount of 189,5 billion tenge.The structure of recipients of a one-time lifting allowance:Specialists in the field of education — 78 thousand people (68,3%);Healthcare workers — 24,4 thousand people (21,4%);Employees of culture, sports and social protection — 6.9 thousand people (6%);Agricultural specialists — 4 thousand people (3,5%);Civil servants of rural district akims — about 900 people (0,8%).The structure of recipients of housing loans:Education specialists — 35,1 thousand people (67,1%);Healthcare professionals — 11,6 thousand people (22,2%);Cultural, sports and social protection workers — 3,4 thousand people (6,4%);Agricultural specialists — 1,9 thousand people (3,6%);Civil servants of rural district akims — more than 360 people (0,7%).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/988860?lang=kk

Mining is one of the oldest human activities and one of the most in demand today. The mining and metallurgical complex of the country, being the locomotive of the economy, requires not only investments and technologies, but also highly qualified specialists. Here, Rudn Industrial University demonstrates impressive results, confirming its status as a leading university in the field of mining and metallurgy.  The triumph of the RIU students at the Republican Olympiad is proof of the high level of staff training. In April 2025, students of the Higher School of Metallurgy and Mining of Rudn University performed brilliantly at the Republican Subject Olympiad on the educational program "Mining Engineering", organized by Satbayev University (Almaty). The results speak for themselves.:  - 1st place - Danila Sharkovsky (cash prize of 100,000 tenge),  - 3rd place - Arystan Suyinbek (cash prize of 50,000 tenge). By tradition, in 2026 the city of Rudny will host the Republican Olympiad in Mining specialties.  The victory of the miners is not an accident, but a pattern: the Mining educational program has been leading the Atameken NPP rating for four years. Currently, RIU has become the best choice for future mining engineers due to the 100% employment of graduates, cooperation with leading mining companies and the created ecosystem for talent development. The victories of the RIU students confirm that Kazakhstani universities train world-class specialists. With the growth of the mining industry and its technological transformation, such personnel are a key resource for the country's future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ishki-sayasat/press/news/details/988861?lang=kk

As part of the World Day of Creative and Innovative Activity, the Creative Open Space-2025 was held in the Central Park of the city of Kokshetau.The event was attended by representatives of the creative industry of the region and an exhibition and fair was organized.A concert program was also presented to residents and guests of the regional center.Creative teams of the Kokshetau Palace of Culture performed in the concert program.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-madeniet/press/news/details/988863?lang=kk

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During his working visit, Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited the city of Arkalyk, where he got acquainted with the progress of key projects in the areas of transport, education, culture, ecology and support for entrepreneurship.On behalf of the Head of State, one of the most important infrastructure projects is being implemented in Arkalyk - the restoration of the airport. The work covers the construction of a terminal, reconstruction of the runway, taxiway and apron. The total cost of the project is 8.3 billion tenge. It is planned to organize flights on the following routes: Kostanay - Arkalyk - Kostanay, Astana - Arkalyk - Astana, Almaty - Arkalyk - Almaty. This step will significantly strengthen the transport connectivity of the region and increase logistical readiness in case of emergencies.Repairs to the strategic Zhezkazgan - Petropavlovsk highway, passing through the territory of Kostanay region, are nearing completion. The section from the border of Akmola region to the border of Ulytau region will be brought into compliance with the regulations this year. The project is of national importance - it will reduce the distance from the southern regions of Kazakhstan to Astana by 600 km, and to Kostanay and Petropavlovsk - by 450 km. This will provide faster and safer communication between the key economic centers of the country.Additionally, this year in Arkalyk and nearby settlements it is planned to repair 42 km of roads and 51 streets, for which 2.4 billion tenge have been allocated.As part of the national project "Comfortable School", a modern school for 300 students was built and put into operation in Arkalyk, equipped with a STEM laboratory, robotics room, sports ground and recreation area. The total cost of the project was 2.6 billion tenge, 61 jobs were created, 39 of which were teaching jobs. The school has completely covered the deficit of educational places in the city.This year, the capital repairs of the House of Culture, designed for daily attendance of more than 540 people, are being completed. 1.2 billion tenge have been allocated for the implementation of the project, commissioning is scheduled for May. The renovated House of Culture will become an important center of public and cultural life of the city.Particular attention is paid to environmental education and landscaping. Within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program, it is planned to plant over 5,000 trees and 10,000 flower roots in Arkalyk in 2024. According to the akim of the region, the ecology and cleanliness of the city is a common responsibility, and an important role in this process is played by active youth, for whom environmental values ​​are becoming the norm.A key event was the assignment of the Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute to the status of a university. The new status will allow implementing master's programs and, in the future, doctoral studies. It is planned to open new educational areas: journalism, information technology, economics, agriculture and others. The student body will increase to 5,000 people, which will significantly increase the scientific and educational potential of the city.To support small and medium businesses in Arkalyk, the regional program "Business-Komek" is successfully operating, providing for preferential loans at 1% per annum. To date, 11 projects have been approved for a total of 506 million tenge, of which 9 loans have already been issued for 425 million tenge. Among the initiatives being implemented is the launch of an asphalt concrete plant and the installation of a crushing complex. These facilities will reduce the cost of road works and accelerate the implementation of infrastructure projects.During the visit, Kumar Aksakalov emphasized that Arkalyk today is not only a point on the map, but also a center of future growth, science, production and culture. "We are creating a new foundation for the development of the city. This revival is real and tangible," the akim of the region noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/988753?lang=kk

1. The sowing campaign of 2025.This year, the area of spring sowing in the region will amount to 5.1 million hectares.Grain crops are planned to be sown on 4.2 million hectares, oilseeds on 755 thousand hectares.The necessary areas of socially significant crops are provided to meet the needs of the population, including potatoes in agricultural formations - 5.5 thousand hectares, buckwheat – 21 thousand hectares.There are 818.8 thousand hectares of treated fallows for sowing this year. Autumn tillage was carried out on an area of 1 million 342 thousand hectares, snow retention was carried out on 843.5 thousand hectares.Agricultural enterprises are provided with seeds and fuel. The sowing equipment is ready for work. There are 514.2 thousand tons of seeds. 72.8 thousand tons of diesel fuel were allocated to the region for spring field work.  Agricultural producers sell fuel at 254 tenge per 1 liter (2024 – 79.6 thousand tons, 250 tng/liter).19.2 thousand tractors, 22.2 thousand seeders, and 1.3 thousand sowing complexes will take part in the sowing campaign.84.1 billion tenge was allocated under concessional lending programs through the Agrarian Credit Corporation of the region ("Ken Dala", "Ken Dala 2" programs), 7 billion tenge was allocated under the Food Corporation. 350 million tenge (forward purchase).The availability of machinery, aggregates and provision of seeds, fuels and lubricants and preferential financing make it possible to carry out the sowing campaign at the optimal time, within 15-16 days.2. Providing the domestic market with food products.The domestic market of the region is almost completely provided with socially significant food products of its own production.Due to local production of 10 items, the need is fully covered: flour, pasta, bread, beef, milk, eggs (chicken), potatoes, sunflower oil, poultry meat, buckwheat groats.For 6 items, partly due to local production and import from abroad – butter, dairy products, cheeses and cottage cheese, carrots, cabbage, onions. According to 3 names, salt, sugar and rice are imported from other regions or imported. In 2024, food products worth 429 billion tenge were produced.  The production of cereals increased 6.4 times compared to the previous year (from 6.9 to 44.3 thousand tons), the production of hard cheeses – by 34.6% (from 107 to 144 tons), canned meat – by 27% (from 744 to 945 tons), vegetable oil – by 17.1% (from 30.2 to 35.4 thousand tons), condensed milk by 5.7% (from 2,106 to 2,226 tons).In January-March of this year, the processing enterprises of the region produced food products in the amount of 104.9 billion tenge (an increase of 19.4%). The IFO of food products was 110.3%.Production of flour increased by 4.8% (from 252.2 thousand tons to 264.3 thousand tons), vegetable oil by 49.6% (from 7.6 thousand tons to 11.4 thousand tons), canned food by 14.4% (from 278 tons to 318 tons), yogurt by 3.2% (from 7.7 thousand tons to 8 thousand tons). tons), ice cream by 7.8% (from 410 tons to 442 tons).In 2024, imports of agricultural products amounted to 397 million US dollars (including imports of food products amounted to 242 million US dollars).Imports of dairy products decreased by 34%, meat products by 9%, vegetable oil by 3%, sugar by 6%, cereals by 29%, eggs by 80%.According to statistics, in 2024, agricultural products worth over 645.7 million US dollars were exported (of which 417.7 million US dollars were products of processing enterprises).The main share of agricultural exports is wheat flour (813.5 thousand tons), 9.7 thousand tons of dairy products, 9.2 thousand tons of potatoes, 5.1 thousand tons of cereals, 7.5 thousand tons of sunflower oil, 2.2 thousand tons of meat, 3.2 thousand tons of pasta.Since the beginning of this year, agricultural products worth 56.1 million US dollars have been exported, which is 40% more than the same period last year (including food products worth 32.4 million US dollars).Agricultural products of the agroindustrial complex were imported in the amount of 23.2 million US dollars. Supplies of dairy products decreased by 22%, meat products by 6%, cereals by 95%, eggs by 75%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/988755?lang=kk

Today, the Baitursynuly University team went out on a clean-up day, supporting the republican campaign "Taza Kazakhstan". ⠀ Students, teachers, deans, vice–rectors and rector of the university Seitbek Kuanyshbayev planted pine saplings near the main building of Kostanay Regional University named after Akhmet Baytursinuly. The coniferous giants in front of the main building of the KRU have long been the hallmark of Kostanay. This spring, it was decided to update them once again as part of the environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan". Students and teachers tried to remember where the sapling was and laughed – we will bring grandchildren to our tree. In addition, in this way our university supported the republican eco-challenge, which takes place between the universities of the country. KRU students accepted the challenge from the M.Kozybaev North Kazakhstan University. And we are happy to give our eco-challenge to the S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University. Let's make our Kazakhstan cleaner and greener together!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ishki-sayasat/press/news/details/988759?lang=kk

A large-scale ethnic festival "Dostyk Kerueni" was held in Kostanay on the Day of the Unity of the People of Kazakhstan as part of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. On this day, in front of the House of Friendship, several venues were organized for the citizens who gathered for the holiday.: - concert program of creative collectives of the regional APK; - - playground with interesting games and workshops; - national cuisine food court; - vintage car and yurt in national color with photo locations; - a quest for young people, representatives of working professions; - a charity fair to help a child in need of rehabilitation. A reading contest was held within the framework of the scientific expert platform, where young talents read poems about their native land, friendship and unity. Also, as part of the ethnofestival, the creative teams of the regional APK presented a festive program for residents of several districts of the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ishki-sayasat/press/news/details/988760?lang=kk

This initiative was put forward by the Department of digitalization of the region.The head of the department, Azamat Kashiyev, noted that at the moment there is a high demand for electronic services and simplified ways of digital communication.— To improve their quality, pilot projects will be launched this year — the transition from paper to online format for such public services as "Issuing permits to labor immigrants" and "Assigning housing assistance." The city of Kostanay has been previously identified as the pilot's territory," the head of the department said.The draft joint order of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Industry and Construction has been published on the Open NPAs portal and is under discussion until May 12, 2025.— For example, in the first quarter of 2025, 252 applications were submitted in paper format in Kostanay for the state service "Assignment of housing assistance". However, 82 of these applications (32.5%) were rejected due to the incompleteness of the submitted documents, including outdated information, errors in filling out the prescribed application form, and so on. We believe that with the implementation of the pilot project, refusals to provide public services due to incomplete documents and information will be eliminated," the head of the department said.A similar positive effect is expected from the state service "Issuing permits to labor immigrants." In the first quarter of this year, 457 applications for the issuance and renewal of permits were accepted for this service, of which 184 were subsequently rejected.In general, 92% of the total list of public services are provided in electronic format, which gives citizens the opportunity to receive them through the e-government portal."eGov.kz ", without affecting the time for visits to the PSC.On the portal, public services are grouped by specific fields of activity and life situations: "Starting a family", "Having a child", "You are buying an apartment", "Registering a business", "How to get a child into kindergarten, school", "You are sick", "You are getting a job", "You are going to retirement" and others.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/988761?lang=kk