The republic held qualifying stages of the competition, during which eight finalists demonstrated their skills in preparing dishes for children. Participants had to ensure food quality while adhering to strict timeframes and the current budget.
Competition results and budget changes
The winner of the competition was Dinara Nadirbekova, representing the Chui region. In addition to announcing the competition results, issues regarding the financing of the school nutrition system were discussed.
Nutrition and labor remuneration indicators
Currently, the state allocates 14 som for one student's meals. However, according to plans, this amount will be increased to 40 som starting January 1, 2027. An increase in the average earnings of employees involved in school food preparation was also noted—it has reached nearly 30,000 som.
Context
Chui region is a region of Kyrgyzstan, whose population, according to 2020 data, was 1,102,100 people.
