Natural resources are considered an invaluable asset of humanity. Protecting biodiversity in rivers, lakes, and water bodies, preserving fish stocks, and maintaining ecological balance have become one of the priority tasks of state policy. Therefore, a decisive fight is being waged in the country against the illegal use of natural resources, and non-compliance with legal requirements entails severe legal consequences.
During another control raid conducted by employees of the Ecology and Climate Change Department of the Bukhara region, a violation of the law was discovered in the 'Hadicha' natural lake, located in the Karavulbozor district.
The inspection revealed that citizens J.R., B.R., and I.U. were engaged in illegal fishing using prohibited nets, which contradicts the law and lacked appropriate permits.
The inspection results showed that they illegally caught 47 carp (zogar) and 71 Aral chavog, totaling 118 fish. According to specialists' calculations, this offense caused economic damage to the wildlife amounting to 126 million 72 thousand sums.
As part of the operational measures, a rubber boat used during the offense, prohibited fishing nets, and other fishing gear were seized, and the caught fish was documented as material evidence according to established procedures. Given the seriousness of the situation and the amount of damage caused, a criminal case has been initiated against the perpetrators. This once again confirms that any attempts to plunder natural resources will be strictly assessed under the law.
Today, the illegal catching of several fish is viewed not just as a minor offense, but as a serious crime that harms the entire ecosystem. This is because every fish is an integral part of the natural balance of water bodies, the biological chain, and natural resources that must be preserved for future generations.
Any encroachment on nature will not go unpunished. In the context of ensuring the rule of law in the country, decisive measures are being taken against environmental offenses, which serves as an important warning to all citizens. Nature conservation is not only the duty of state bodies but also the conscious duty of every person, as conserved nature today is the healthy lifestyle of tomorrow and a worthy heritage for coming generations.
The fight against corruption, ensuring legality and transparency in public services, as well as taking measures against abuse of official authority, has become one of the priority areas of state policy in the country. Consistent and prompt actions by law enforcement agencies in this area contribute not only to crime prevention but also to strengthening public trust in state institutions.
During a recent operational event, law enforcement officers detained an employee of the Investment and Foreign Trade Department of the Zhizkh region. The detention occurred while he was receiving the remaining 900 US dollars out of the required 1000 US dollars for the allocation of a land plot.
According to preliminary information, this amount was demanded in exchange for a promise to assist in allocating land for an elite commercial and industrial object, utilizing connections within the power system.
Checks are currently being conducted regarding this incident. It is emphasized that all such cases will be legally assessed in accordance with established legal procedures.
Such situations once again remind us that official powers are not a source of personal gain, but rather a responsibility to the people. Retail trade and any corrupt crimes not only violate the law but also cause serious damage to the openness of public administration, the principles of justice, and societal development. There is a saying among our people: 'What is obtained dishonestly leads to dishonesty.'
The country's anti-corruption system is constantly being improved. The adopted legal documents are aimed at further strengthening the principles of honesty, openness, and accountability in public service. In particular, the Presidential Decree adopted on April 21, 2025, 'On Measures for the Effective Organization of Priority Tasks for Improving the Anti-Corruption System,' aims to strengthen preventive measures, introduce effective mechanisms to counteract the use of official powers for personal gain, and form an absolutely zero-tolerance environment for corruption.
In a society where the rule of law is guaranteed, no offense will go unpunished. Ensuring the legal assessment of every illegal action and determining the responsibility of the guilty parties is one of the most important factors in increasing the effectiveness of the fight against corruption, creating an atmosphere of honesty in public service, and strengthening public trust.
During an expanded meeting held in the Zhizhkha region, special attention was paid to the issue that the main criterion for evaluation should be public consent, not reporting. Although figures in reports may look attractive, creating the impression of timely completion of all tasks, the mere fact of recording completion in documents has no value if no changes occur in people's lives.
At the meeting chaired by the head of the region, Ulugbek Mustafayev, topics such as ensuring executive discipline, critical analysis of the fulfillment of Presidential and government assignments, and strengthening the personal responsibility of leaders were discussed. Deputy heads of the region, mayors, heads of district administrations, as well as heads of regional organizations and institutions participated in the event.
It was re-emphasized that executive discipline in state governance is not just a formality but a crucial factor in strengthening public trust. Since decisions made by the President and the Government must primarily serve to ensure the interests of the people, the development of territories, and the improvement of citizens' quality of life, every assignment must find its embodiment not only on paper but also in practice.
Regular monitoring of the fulfillment of assignments given by the head of state, the Presidential Administration, the Cabinet of Ministers, and the head of the region was carried out during the first half of the current year. During this period, only one delay in fulfilling an assignment was recorded, which on the one hand looks like a positive indicator. However, the meeting included an analysis of the real state of affairs behind these figures.
It turned out that even if some assignments are marked as 'completed' in information systems, the expected result by the population has not yet been felt locally. Thus, there is still a certain gap between entries in electronic systems and people's daily lives. The main task now is to eliminate this difference. From now on, all executive documentation will be evaluated not by the report, but by what changes have occurred in people's lives, by citizen consent, and by factual effectiveness.
The meeting also provided a detailed analysis of the implementation of five important documents aimed at the comprehensive development of the Zhizhkha region over the past two years. Of the 294 assignments stipulated in these documents, 125 had their execution deadlines met. However, only 42 of them were fully completed. Furthermore, 78 assignments whose deadlines have expired remain in the 'in progress' status, and another 5 assignments have not been completed at all. Do these figures not indicate the need for a serious revision of the working style of some leaders?
Analyses clearly showed that problems persist in key areas such as construction, agriculture, investment, social sphere, and tourism. Insufficient levels of responsibility were sharply criticized regarding the repair of some infrastructure facilities, failure to meet deadlines for land development work, implementation of fish farming projects, investment programs, and renovation works.
During the President's visit, the efficiency of cooperation with ministries, departments, and commercial banks gathered in cities and districts was also discussed. Leaders were given the condition to use all opportunities, actively implement large investment projects, and most importantly, show the results of these projects in people's lives.
It was noted that from now on, the fulfillment of each assignment will be studied not based on data from offices, but directly on site. Which facilities have been handed over for use? What problem has been solved? In which district have people felt these changes? This is what will form the basis of the main assessment of a leader's activities.
Following the meeting, clear tasks were assigned to all leaders to fundamentally change their working style, strengthen executive discipline, and ensure the full and high-quality completion of every assignment. Additionally, it was set the task to ensure the fulfillment of assignments related to the competence of the Zhizhkha Regional Administration according to the approved schedule in July, as well as to achieve high monthly fulfillment indicators.
The most important conclusion of the meeting was this: the true evaluation of a leader lies not in the figures of reports, but in the changes in people's lives. If a citizen has found a solution to their problem and gained confidence in tomorrow, this is the most honest indicator of executive discipline. Because only where public consent is ensured do reforms yield their true returns.
The country places special emphasis on sustainable agricultural development, ensuring food security, and producing export goods. An important task is protecting horticulture, farming, greenhouse operations, and private gardens from dangerous pests and quarantine organisms.
Preserving green zones, forming a comfortable ecological environment in cities and rural areas, and ensuring clean atmospheric air are considered relevant issues. In this area, modern approaches, scientific developments, advanced foreign experience, and digital technologies are being gradually implemented. Special attention is paid to assessing the quality of fruit and vegetable products using modern laboratory analyses.
Currently, the Phytosanitary and Plant Protection Department of Tashkent city is conducting comprehensive monitoring and control measures in all 12 districts of the capital as part of the 'Dolzarb 30 Days' campaign. During these inspections, efforts are made to combat harmful organisms that pose a serious threat to fruit orchards, such as Eastern pear, as well as pests causing significant economic damage to crops, such as squash bugs, and other harmful organisms negatively affecting the growth of cultivated plants, including Zarpechak and Sudraluvchi kara.
Specialists collect plant samples suspected of containing harmful organisms and conduct express analyses in mobile laboratories. If pests are found in quarantined products, disinfection measures are organized according to established procedures. It should be noted that the 'Dolzarb 30 Days' campaign, conducted across the republic, will run from June 8 to July 8 of this year. These actions contribute to ensuring plant phytosanitary conditions, preserving yields, protecting the interests of farmers and landholders, and increasing the export potential of the country's agricultural products.
