The Head of the Presidential Administration held a meeting on the environmental situation in Tashkent

The head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva, held a meeting on urgent measures to improve the environmental situation in Tashkent with the leadership of the Administration and relevant agencies, the presidential press service reports.

During the discussion, it was noted that the situation is causing justified concern among the capital’s residents and requires immediate and coordinated action. Saida Mirziyoyeva listened to reports from responsible officials on the current state of atmospheric air, the appeals received from citizens, as well as proposals and initiatives from the public.

The meeting participants thoroughly examined the key factors affecting the current situation and possible ways to minimize the negative impact on human health and the environment. It was emphasized that in cases of violation of norms, it is necessary to take decisive measures against polluting industries, that people’s health cannot be a subject of compromise, and this principle should be the same for both the state and business.

Based on the expert opinions worked out in the last few days in an accelerated mode, Saida Mirziyoyeva presented a set of proposals covering the near, medium, and long term — from operational steps to systemic solutions aimed at preventing similar situations in the future.

In particular, the Head of the Presidential Administration initiated measures to strengthen environmental control, restrict the activities of polluting facilities, tighten construction requirements, comprehensively landscape the city, and create a modern air quality monitoring system. These measures will form the basis of the draft presidential decree being prepared and submitted for consideration by the head of state in the near future.

Earlier, it was reported that the polluted air would be cleaned by the end of next week. The updated data shifted the timeframe for inversion in the atmosphere.