Ahmad Ata, who is used to walking through the mahalla early in the morning, is seventy years old. He knows the old streets of the Uzgarish mahalla in the Sergeli district well. His memory holds paved and dark roads, as well as night lamps shimmering like yesterday.
The Modern Appearance of the Mahalla
Today, he walks along a wide street surrounded by trees and murmuring fountains. His heart is filled with joy, stating that although the mahalla's name was 'Uzgarish' (Change), real progress has happened precisely now. This is the assessment of changes given by a person who has seen much and observed these transformations with his own eyes.
Characteristics of the Residential Complex
This mahalla, located in the capital's Sergeli district, covers a large area. It features 45 high-rise buildings housing over 6700 people across 1620 apartments. Behind these figures lie various destinies, lives, and expectations.
For years, the infrastructure deteriorated, streets were not repaired, there were no playgrounds for children, and the lighting was poor quality. The problems accumulated in this place had a tangible impact on the mood, hope, and even the love of ordinary residents for their mahalla. It was one of those mahallas where people lived, but did not feel that they were living.
Transformations Undertaken
In recent years, this place has begun to undergo real changes corresponding to its name. Don Miraliyeva, chairman of the Uzgarish mahalla, reports: 'Today, the mahalla has 10 modern playgrounds, a mini-football field, and 2 health zones. Additionally, pedestrian paths spanning 1.4 kilometers have been created. The facades of 12 high-rise buildings have been renovated, and the internal streets have been paved with asphalt. We have also planted 2720 decorative trees and shrubs.' She emphasizes that behind these numbers is ensuring a safe childhood for hundreds of children, quality lighting for the elderly, and satisfaction for every apartment today. Joy on the playground, a family walking in the evening, an elderly person sitting in the shade of a tree—these are not just numbers; it is an indescribable feeling.
Significance of the President's Visit
The President's visit to this mahalla on July 4th of this year and his conversation with the elderly and activists of the mahalla became more than just an event for the residents. It is important to note that the achieved positive changes are the result of systemic work aimed at creating decent living conditions, not a random act or a one-off campaign. After all, improving mahallas is not something that happens in a single day. It is the fruit of great political will and systemic reforms.
Mahalla as a Reflection of the State
It is said that the mahalla is a small reflection of the state. This phrase is very true, but there is an even deeper meaning behind it. If the mahalla prospers, then the state develops. There are many such mahallas in Uzbekistan as Uzgarish, and the renewal in each of them directly affects the lives of our fellow citizens.
On the eve of the 35th anniversary of independence, such scenes in our mahallas take on special significance. It becomes clear that independence is not just a holiday, not just history or a great idea. It manifests itself in every apartment, in every mahalla. A straight road where an elderly person walks looks like the fruit of this independence. A playground where children play safely resembles a symbol of freedom. Independence shines in a person's eyes precisely in this way.
