Uzbek government to allocate over $6.5 bln for education, medicine
Uzbek government to allocate over $6.5 bln for education, medicine
Uzbek government plans to allocate up to $6.5 billion for human capital, in particular- education and medicine. This was discussed on agenda of the meeting on tax revenues and parameters of the 2022 budget. "Elevation of human dignity and improvement of people's lives were determined as the main goal in our country and these principles should be the main criteria while forming the budget"- the head of state Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.
In 2022, $752 million will be allocated to develop primary healthcare and introduce high-tech medical services in the regions. Corresponding allocations will be made to organize vaccination against coronavirus and bring the number of vaccinated people up to 17 million.
Moreover, $2.5 billion to be allocated for the construction of housing and social facilities, as well as the improvement of mahallas. It is planned to open 1,600 kindergartens in remote areas, build 40 new schools and renovate 235 schools, update school textbooks and create 2,000 computer labs.
In addition, the head of the state stressed the necessity to discuss the draft budget with local councils, businessmen, and the population and to submit their proposals for discussion to the Oliy Majlis.
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