Support Coverage for Needy Families to Expand
Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals regarding social protection for the population—specifically needy families—during the autumn-winter period.
Global geopolitical tensions, rising prices for energy and raw materials, and disruptions to supply chains and logistics are intensifying inflationary pressure in many countries. Under these circumstances, measures to reduce household expenses and provide targeted assistance to needy families take on particular importance.
The presentation addressed expanding existing support mechanisms for electricity, gas, coal, and utility payments.
Specifically, a proposal was approved to increase the baseline electricity consumption allowance during the heating season from 200 to 350 kilowatt-hours in areas without gas infrastructure or gas supply.
A proposal was also put forward to consider providing a one-time financial aid payment to needy families in December.
Additionally, a proposal was reviewed to raise the per-capita income threshold—used to determine eligibility for the reimbursement of electricity, gas, coal, and utility costs for needy families not listed in the Social Registry—to 1,430,000 soums. This measure will extend support to an additional 166,000 families.
It was proposed to extend the reimbursement scheme for electricity and gas consumption exceeding the baseline allowance until April 1, 2028. This measure is expected to benefit 470,000 families annually. Efforts will also continue to insulate 3,000 homes in neighborhoods facing challenging conditions and to equip them with energy-saving appliances. The Head of State instructed the Government to timely allocate funds for the designated assistance, ensure that support for families in need is effectively targeted, and strengthen oversight to guarantee it reaches every intended recipient.
In addition, directives were issued regarding the transformation of energy production and supply enterprises, the improvement of management efficiency, and the reduction of excessive costs and network losses.
The presentation addressed expanding existing support mechanisms for electricity, gas, coal, and utility payments.
Specifically, a proposal was approved to increase the baseline electricity consumption allowance during the heating season from 200 to 350 kilowatt-hours in areas without gas infrastructure or gas supply.
A proposal was also put forward to consider providing a one-time financial aid payment to needy families in December.
Additionally, a proposal was reviewed to raise the per-capita income threshold—used to determine eligibility for the reimbursement of electricity, gas, coal, and utility costs for needy families not listed in the Social Registry—to 1,430,000 soums. This measure will extend support to an additional 166,000 families.
It was proposed to extend the reimbursement scheme for electricity and gas consumption exceeding the baseline allowance until April 1, 2028. This measure is expected to benefit 470,000 families annually. Efforts will also continue to insulate 3,000 homes in neighborhoods facing challenging conditions and to equip them with energy-saving appliances. The Head of State instructed the Government to timely allocate funds for the designated assistance, ensure that support for families in need is effectively targeted, and strengthen oversight to guarantee it reaches every intended recipient.
In addition, directives were issued regarding the transformation of energy production and supply enterprises, the improvement of management efficiency, and the reduction of excessive costs and network losses.
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