The issue of providing drinking water in the village of Uch-Bulak, located in Aitmatov district of Talas region, was raised at a meeting with residents, where the head of state ordered the problem resolved. According to sources, village resident Avazbek Orozbekov has been raising this issue since 2020.
Causes of the problem and response measures
The main cause cited by residents is that the contract between the government and the contractor for the water supply works has expired, yet water has still not reached the village. The akim of Aitmatov district said a case had been opened over the matter.
Demands of the head of state
President Sadyr Japarov stressed that such works must not drag on beyond the established deadlines. The head of state also drew attention to accountability for misuse of funds. He said: "If anyone has stolen or misappropriated the allocated money, the sum must be recovered from them tenfold."
Who the situation affects
The situation concerns residents of the village of Uch-Bulak in Aitmatov district of Talas region. During a meeting with residents of Aitmatov and Manas districts, President Sadyr Japarov took the issue under his personal control.
