Drinking water supply systems were commissioned simultaneously in 70 settlements across Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
Distribution of new facilities and population coverage
The commissioning of new water supply facilities will improve sanitary and epidemiological conditions and raise the quality of life for approximately 200,000 citizens.
Scale of infrastructure modernization
Water supply development is being carried out on a systematic basis. According to the ministry, projects were implemented in 264 villages between 2021 and 2026, providing access to safe drinking water for more than 660,000 people.
Construction work currently covers 25 towns and 773 villages across the country. These efforts will continue under the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic through 2030.
Context
The ceremonial launch of the systems took place in Karakol, attended by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev and Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Mirbek Duisheev.
