Germany has launched the national information complex NIWIS, designed to monitor the condition of river and groundwater. The government stated that this platform will help identify drought threats in advance and increase the efficiency of water resource management.
Federal Minister for the Environment Karsten Schneider reported that over the past 25 years, the country has lost 60 billion cubic meters of water. He noted that due to climate change, low water levels and soil desiccation are becoming common occurrences.
According to official estimates, if necessary measures are not taken, water shortages could damage the German economy by 625 billion euros by 2050. This potential damage is attributed to reduced crop yields, rising water prices, and logistics disruptions.
Currently, the low water level in the Rhine River is negatively affecting freight transport. In the city of Munich, temporary restrictions on water use have been introduced due to the drought. These restrictions include a ban on filling private pools, using fountains, and watering gardens during the daytime. Violations are subject to a fine of up to 50 thousand euros.
The Tashkent City Mayor's Office and the Urban Improvement Department are actively carrying out urbanization, cleaning, and construction and repair works in the capital. Within this process, streets and canals are being cleaned, and measures to preserve green areas are being intensified.
Due to rising air temperatures, watering trees and flower beds, as well as sprinkling water on the streets, is ongoing. Large-scale construction and repair works are being carried out in the central areas of the capital, including Mustaqillik Shah Street in Mirzo Ulugbek district.
Comprehensive renovation works are underway on Mustaqillik Shah Street, including renewing the road surface, lighting, drainage system, and bus station infrastructure. According to data from the Tashkent City Mayor's Office, the main tasks of the first stage are being completed. Asphalt paving work has finished in some parts of the street, and this section is being prepared for opening to traffic in a short time.
In the first stage, the old asphalt pavement was milled, and subsequently, coarse asphalt-concrete was laid, basalt geotextile was installed, and PSMA-20 pavement is being laid over an area of 23,039 m². The PSMA-20 pavement stands out due to its resistance to high traffic loads, deformation and potholes in hot weather conditions, and its long service life.
In the drainage system, 1,143 meters of drainage ditches were renewed, metal pipes were replaced, new curbs were installed, and old ones were renovated. Such measures help prevent water accumulation on the road surface during rainfall, extend the service life of the asphalt pavement, and increase traffic safety.
Changes have also been made to the lighting system: old light poles are being dismantled and 67 new light poles are being installed in their place. Regarding bus station infrastructure, 3 new bus stops are being established, and 3 modern bus station pavilions are being installed. Waiting areas for passengers are being expanded, and tactical guiding slabs are being laid. These measures ensure that buses can approach the stops easily, passengers can get on and off safely, and they can wait in comfortable conditions.
More than 30 specialized vehicles, as well as over 250 workers and skilled specialists, have been involved in these works. All processes are being carried out based on established engineering solutions and technological requirements.
Currently, special attention is being paid to the education system. One of the priority areas of state policy is ensuring the real sector of the economy has qualified personnel and training specialists who meet labor market requirements.
Large-scale reforms are being carried out in the vocational education system. A fundamental modernization of the activities of technical schools is taking place, dual education is being actively implemented, cooperation with employers is deepening, and the system for ensuring graduate employment is undergoing a complete reassessment. At the same time, non-state vocational education institutions play a particularly significant role in this process.
To monitor the process of applying established procedures and norms, the Kasbiyl Ta'lim Agency under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Uzbekistan held an open discussion with the heads of non-state vocational education institutions. The main goal of this event was to jointly analyze the current state of the non-state vocational education system, openly discuss existing problems, and determine future priority tasks.
It was decided that the proposals put forward following the open discussion will be considered separately by the Agency.
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