Work to provide drinking water has been completed in 10 villages in Batken and Kadamjai districts of Batken region. The launch of the new water supply systems was marked online by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Scale of clean water provision in the region
The upgraded water supply systems in Kadamjai district cover several settlements. In particular, the villages of Uch-Korgon, Kalacha, Tegirmach and Chauvai will have water provided to 20,731 people. In addition, the upgraded system in the village of Sovet will serve 1,732 residents.
By villages of Kadamjai district
In Batken district, water pipes were installed in five villages: Samarkandek, Jany-Bak, Pasky-Aryk, Ak-Tatyr and Orto-Boz. This project aims to provide clean water to 18,895 people.
Overall water supply program
The project is being implemented by ARIS with a total budget of USD 60 million between 2020 and 2026, according to reports. It aims to provide clean water to about 150,000 residents in 61 villages of Batken and Talas regions.
- Batken district: Samarkandek, Jany-Bak, Pasky-Aryk, Ak-Tatyr, Orto-Boz
- Kadamjai district: Uch-Korgon, Kalacha, Tegirmach, Chauvai, Sovet
Background
The project in question is being implemented as part of a broader program to provide clean water in the region.
