The environmental situation in the capital was discussed at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship and Competition Development on November 10. MP Dastan Bekeshev, representing the "El Ümütü Ata-Jurt" group, expressed dissatisfaction that the government resolutions adopted have not led to the disappearance of the smog.
Government measures and MP proposals
According to Zhenish Seidaliev, First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, an interagency commission has been created to combat pollution. It includes representatives from ministries, agencies, and MPs. As part of the work, the gasification of several residential areas is planned for 2026, as well as the updating of air quality monitoring equipment.
Performance indicators and planned measures
To reduce vehicle emissions, a ban on the import of fuel below the K5 class and on the export of catalytic converters has already been introduced in the republic. Gas-powered buses are also being purchased. However, according to Bekeshev, current efforts yield no results, as the smog only disappears during precipitation or wind.
"Let them bring a plan on how to expel the smog. When do we not have smog? Only when it rains, snows, or when there is wind. Meanwhile, several resolutions have been adopted, but the smog has not disappeared."
The MP proposed holding a separate committee meeting to examine in detail a specific action plan to expel smog from the city.
