A Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took place today. The agenda covered preparations for the heating season and the implementation of the nationwide "Digital Qazaqstan" strategy. First Deputy Prime Minister Nurlybek Nalibayev reported on the situation in the regions regarding the start of the heating season.
Regional Akim Murat Ergeshbayev participated in the meeting via a conference call.
At the meeting held following the Government session, the regional head noted that the progress of the heating season is under the strict supervision of the Presidential Administration and the Government. The operations of essential utility providers must be monitored daily by sector heads.
"Heads of the departments for education, healthcare, culture, and sports, as well as utility companies, must ensure the uninterrupted supply of heat, electricity, drinking water, and gas to residential buildings and social facilities. The Department of Emergency Situations must take appropriate measures to prevent gas poisoning and fires, and conduct a comprehensive inspection of social facilities and residential buildings to ensure compliance with fire and gas safety standards. All facilities must meet established regulations",-said Murat Nalkhozhauly.
Instructions were also issued regarding digitalization: to recruit qualified specialists and experts with experience in IT, artificial intelligence, information security, and communications; to develop a work plan for the council; and to accelerate the implementation of promising digital projects across all economic sectors.
All departments, as well as city and district administrations, are required to study best international and regional practices and participate in implementing top-tier projects and the "Digital Qazaqstan" strategy. In addition, discussions covered afforestation on the dried-up bed of the Aral Sea, the concreting of canals, housing quality for socially vulnerable groups, and the achievement of key macroeconomic targets.
It is worth noting that the heating season in the region began on October 5. Essential utility services are currently operating normally. Heating is being connected in stages to 1,074 social facilities and 943 apartment buildings. Boiler houses are supplying heat steadily, in accordance with the approved schedule and based on outdoor temperatures.
All social facilities have been stocked with the necessary fuel reserves. A total of 80,000 tons of coal is required: 68,000 tons for the general population and 12,000 tons for social facilities.
