On October 13, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed measures aimed at digitalizing the water sector and improving the system of water resources’ management.
The President ordered to accelerate the digitalization processes in the industry, fully automate accounting and reporting, improve the efficiency of local services, and expand the practice of public-private partnerships.
Today, the country has more than 50 thousand kilometers of irrigation networks, 1.6 thousand pumping stations, and over 10 thousand hydraulic structures. In recent years, systematic steps have been taken to reform water management, modernize irrigation infrastructure, and improve water use efficiency. At the same time, a number of issues remain at the lower level of the system that require a comprehensive approach, primarily in terms of improving service efficiency, transparency of calculations, and ensuring the financial stability of organizations.
The presentation reviewed measures to further deepen the processes of digitalization and improve management mechanisms in the industry.
The “Suv hisobi” information platform will accurately calculate the volume of water used and provide consumers with electronic notifications. This system will reduce the human factor in calculations, eliminate unnecessary paperwork, and increase the efficiency of resource use.
In addition, a Center for digitalization and monitoring of water management will be established under the Ministry of water resources to consolidate all industry data into a single system. The center will analyze information on water balance, pumping stations, and water consumption, creating conditions for the automation of decision-making processes.
The practice of public-private partnerships in the management of pumping stations will be expanded. In 2026, 50 percent of pumping stations in Jizzakh, Kashkadarya, Navoi, Namangan, Samarkand and Syrdarya regions are planned to be transferred to private partners, and by 2027 – all pumping stations in Namangan region.
