Alisher Qodirov criticised the transport system
The deputy was outraged by the departments' inadequate efforts in developing tourism.
During a meeting of the “Milliy Tiklanish” Democratic Party faction in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, the execution of the state budget and targeted funds for the first half of 2025 was discussed. The deputies raised concerns about education, textbooks, cultural heritage, and tourism. This was reported by UzA.
It is noted that at the start of the academic year, only 75% of the funds allocated for textbooks were used, which could result in a shortage in schools. Additionally, there are nearly 7,000 state kindergartens operating in the country, but the number of books published for preschoolers does not exceed 1,000 copies, which does not meet the needs.
The faction emphasised the importance of fostering children’s reading habits from preschool age and of providing the Ministry of Education with adequate children’s books and didactic materials.
Special attention was given to the tourism sector. The head of the faction, Alisher Kadyrov, addressed questions to the representatives of the Ministry of Transport regarding the measures being implemented by Uzbekistan Airways and Uzbekistan Railways to enhance passenger convenience and promote tourism.
When will citizens have the chance to buy tickets for planes and trains freely? When will the number of flights increase? Tourist cities in the country are visited by guests, but the infrastructure remains insufficient. There are no daily flights to historical cities, passenger traffic is increasing, and conditions are lacking. The Ministry of Transport is not making enough contribution to the development of tourism. I doubt the agency has a long-term strategy, — Qodirov stated.
The deputy also highlighted the poor condition of roads leading to several tourist sites, especially to the Sarmishsoy gorge, which has a history spanning a thousand years. According to him, addressing these issues will greatly boost the country’s tourism potential.
Furthermore, it was noted that only 59% of the funds allocated to the Cultural Heritage Agency were used, and just 18% were allocated to improve the material and technical base of museums. The deputies demanded an explanation from the agency representatives.
Following the meeting, responses from responsible agencies were heard, and recommendations were made on enhancing budget expenditure efficiency and resolving existing issues.
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