Issues of developing education in the field of art and culture were discussed

A personal reception of Sh. Sultanova, Deputy Mayor of Tashkent, took place at the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan's reception hall in Tashkent.

Purpose of the Reception and Handling of Appeals

It is recognized that one of the key tasks of state institutions is to listen to citizens' problems and find legal solutions to their difficulties. In this regard, both field and permanent receptions are organized in all districts to directly hear problems and direct them to the relevant organizations.

Issues Considered

During the organized reception, appeals from citizens concerning employment, family disputes, and the protection of women's rights arising from these disputes were studied in detail. Representatives of the Tashkent City Internal Affairs Department, the Health Department, as well as the poverty reduction and employment department, were present.

Results of the Work

Clear instructions were issued to the relevant organizations and departments regarding the considered appeals, and their execution was placed under strict control.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Sergeli district to receive information about the digitalization work being carried out there.

District Authorities' Work

Information on the activities of local departments was presented at the district administration building, organized on a 'one-stop shop' principle. In addition to the administration itself, five other organizations operate in the building, providing more than thirty types of public services to residents and entrepreneurs.

Digital Systems and Convenience for Citizens

In particular, the online appeal system for the Ministry of Internal Affairs significantly simplifies life for residents. When submitting an appeal through this system, a duty inspector contacts the applicant via video call, and the appeal is automatically registered. The applicant has the opportunity to evaluate the inspector's work, behavior, and the results of the case review.

Development of the 'Smart District'

The head of state instructed that the placement of such 'smart' systems be expanded in crowded areas, markets, and other facilities. A situation analysis center was established in the administration. 'Smart District' platforms have been launched, which use artificial intelligence to promptly identify and resolve problems. Thanks to the interconnection of 17 information systems in the situation analysis center, interaction with the public is reaching a new level.

Monitoring and Security

The situation analysis center monitors social and communal issues, controls the execution of citizens' appeals, and coordinates and manages services in emergencies. As part of the launch of the situation analysis center, video conferencing has been established with 46 mahallas of the district, and they have been integrated with the center. Additionally, 25 schools in the district are undergoing integration with the situation analysis center.

Innovative Platforms

The 'Safe District' system, which is part of the platform, is responsible for monitoring offenses and ensuring public safety. A digital map of business entities has also been developed, which uses artificial intelligence analysis to forecast tax revenues and ensure their collection. The 'AI Davomat' system plays an important role in preventing school truancy and monitoring minors.

Expansion of Technology Implementation

After familiarizing himself with the activities of the situation analysis center, the President instructed that this new system be implemented in the other districts of the capital. During the visit, reports from heads on the digitalization of the education and construction systems in Tashkent, the reduction of the shadow economy, and the increase in tax collection, as well as ensuring public safety, were also heard.

As part of the project, which is being implemented in cooperation between the Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment and the European Union, the program 'Strengthening the Economic Potential and Efficiency of Farms and Landowners in Uzbekistan' is being carried out. The main goal of this initiative is to promote the development of a sustainable, market-oriented, and inclusive food production system.

Goals and Objectives of the Project

The project aims to increase the income of landowners and farms, expand employment and income opportunities in rural areas, and strengthen food security. Dil'dor Otazhonov, Consultant at the Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment on agricultural product export issues, notes that the experience of European countries shows that cooperatives allow farms and products produced on land to achieve real competitiveness in external markets.

Current State of Agriculture

This is particularly relevant because currently over 5.2 million families in Uzbekistan grow agricultural products on their own land, as well as on land allocated to the population, covering a total area of 220 thousand hectares. However, most of them operate on small plots and face certain difficulties in processing, storing, packaging, and exporting products, which limits their ability to earn high income.

Advantages of Cooperation

Uniting several small farms into one cooperative gives them the opportunity to jointly use necessary machinery, warehouse facilities, logistics, and other resources. This creates a favorable environment for export. In personal experience, selling a large batch of products is significantly easier than selling a small volume from a single farm. Furthermore, cooperatives are easier to attract loans and subsidies because banks and funds prefer to work with stable cooperatives rather than individual farms.

Importance of Knowledge Exchange

Another important aspect is knowledge exchange: landowners and farmers within the cooperative study effective methods from each other and adopt modern agricultural technologies more quickly. It is assumed that with the development of the cooperative system in the regions, the export income of the participating farms could increase by at least 25 percent. The project, implemented by the Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment together with the European Union, lays the foundation for the systematic development of this area in the regions.

Project Implementation Mechanisms

Within the framework of the project, the legal and practical literacy of landowners and farmers is increased, training sessions on modern agricultural technologies, product processing and packaging methods, and ways to enter the export market are organized. In the first stage, landowners and farmers who expressed a desire to form 30 cooperatives in Tashkent region participate in educational and practical seminars. There they are provided with the necessary knowledge and skills on creating and managing cooperatives, attracting financial resources, and effectively using logistical and marketing opportunities.

Results and Support

Thanks to this, farms and landowners gain the opportunity to integrate their products into the value chain, reduce costs, and increase market competitiveness. As a result of the project, new jobs will be created for the population in rural areas, stable sources of income will be formed, and food security will be strengthened. The Law 'On Agricultural Cooperative' will also play a regulatory role in this process. The project will ensure the effective participation of citizens without employment in agriculture in these processes and increase their awareness of current regulatory legal documentation.

Financing and Timeline

During the implementation of the program, mentorship, training trips to Latvia, and start-up grants are provided. The practical experience gained will be summarized in a guide on cooperative development. The duration of the project is 3 years, and 2,617,545 euros will be allocated to it. The Republic of Latvia, through the Central Agency for Finance and Contracts (CFCA) and the Center for Agricultural Consulting and Training (LLKC), conducts technical activities such as training landowners and farmers, developing and supporting cooperatives, mentorship, training trips, and applying European experience in agricultural consulting and cooperative management.

Activity Schedule

Starting from July 2026, educational and practical seminars involving agricultural producers will begin in the regions of Tashkent, Samarkand, and Andijan. From July 8, 2026, the project team will start working in the Tashkent region, where practical seminars will be organized on agricultural production, problems faced by farmers, cooperation opportunities, exports, storage and processing of products, use of common resources, and cost reduction. In July-August of this year, the project will continue in the Samarkand and Andijan regions. Based on these works, the project team will determine the most relevant needs and practical opportunities for agricultural producers in each region to develop targeted support measures in subsequent stages.