Abylkair Skakov met with veterans of Pavlodar region
In the format of an open dialogue, honorary residents were able to ask their questions and make suggestions for the development of their native region and the upbringing of the younger generation. On the eve of the Day of the Elderly, Abylkair Skakov met with the councils of veterans of the Pavlodar region.
On behalf of the head of the region, meetings of veterans with heads of departments were held all year. According to the chairman of the regional Council of veterans Rymtai Shokeev, over 4 thousand questions have been received over the year, all of them have been successfully resolved.
– Individual proposals of veterans are also being implemented. We are not indifferent to the quality of the work of the executive power of the region, on which the future of the country depends," said Rymtai Shokeev.
Strong growth in the region is demonstrated by certain categories of the manufacturing sector, attracting investment and the agro-industrial complex. In total, the package of investment projects until 2025 is estimated at 2 trillion tenge, and the number of new jobs will be 10 thousand. At the same time, wages for 2022 increased by an average of 17%. Much attention is paid to improving the quality of life of the population.
Abylkair Skakov noted that about 1400 km of highways were repaired in the region in 2020-2022. The share in the regulatory status has reached 93%. In three years, 86 thousand more villagers have gained access to clean drinking water. Their total number today is almost 207 thousand inhabitants.
– Since 2019, the gross output of agricultural products has increased by 1.8 times. The key point of growth is the development of irrigation," the governor of the region stressed. – In general, an increase in yields for potatoes, vegetables and buckwheat is predicted. The area of irrigated land has increased by 1.4 times. Thanks to the positive dynamics, there is an opportunity to create 14 thousand jobs.
The region has a program to increase employment. The number of NEET youth decreased by 4.1%. Since the beginning of the year, almost 15 thousand jobs have been created, of which 60% are permanent.
– A separate package of social measures to support children has been developed. More than 85 thousand schoolchildren are provided with free travel in public transport. Free hot meals have been organized in schools and kindergartens," Abylkair Skakov noted. – Rehabilitation assistance is provided to children with special needs.
The Governor of the region recalled the important aspects of the President's Address in building a Fair Kazakhstan. Veterans of the Pavlodar region also voiced their proposals. The chairman of the Shcherbakty Council of Veterans, Svetlana Specht, proposed to combine the efforts of executive bodies and the public for the spiritual and moral education of the younger generation. In general, according to veterans, it is necessary to develop a program to increase patriotism among young people. A number of topical issues voiced by honorary residents found support from the authorities of the region.
The press service of the akim of Pavlodar region
Photo by Valery Bugaev