This initiative follows a directive issued during a video conference on December 13. Proposals were developed based on global experience and modern trends.

In particular, a new procedure is being introduced, under which social assistance provided through the “Women’s Register” and “Youth Register” programs will now be directed to families listed in the “Register of Poor Families”. Funds will be allocated proportionally to the population size, the number of persons with disabilities, and low-income families in each district and city.

Recognition of a family as low-income will serve as a basis for receiving social assistance without requiring additional applications or documents from its members.

Additionally, ineffective and redundant types of social assistance will be eliminated, with a standardized list of 28 social assistance programs being approved. The State Health Insurance Fund will finance medical treatment and surgical expenses covered through social registers.

Infrastructure and Social Stability Funds will be established under district (city) administrations without forming legal entities. These funds will be allocated to address regional social, economic, and infrastructure challenges, promote a healthy lifestyle and sports development, and support environmental and conservation initiatives.

The Head of state emphasized the importance of special care and attention for children with disabilities.

In this regard, a proposal has been made to introduce a daytime care service for children with disabilities aged 3 to 18, based on a public-private partnership model. Admission to these facilities will be carried out under a social contract with parents and based on the conclusion of a psycho-medical-pedagogical commission.

By the end of this year, this service is planned to cover approximately 2,000 children with severe disabilities. This initiative will enable their mothers to engage in employment and pursue education.

The “Children’s Health” information system will be launched to track the medical diagnoses of each child with disabilities. They will receive comprehensive medical, rehabilitation, educational, and social services.

Care services will receive subsidies per child and preferential loans for procurement needs. Additionally, parental payments for daytime care services of up to 3 million UZS per month will be exempt from taxation.

The presentation also provided information on measures to support families in overcoming poverty.

This process is organized based on the “Seven Opportunities and Responsibilities” principle. The “Register of Poor Families” information system has been launched to analyze families’ socio-economic status, income, and assets.

As a result, 48,000 citizens have been employed, more than 10,000 people have completed vocational training, and 14,000 individuals have received loans and subsidies. Additionally, doctors have been assigned to 140,000 families, while 38,000 citizens have received social services. 32,000 children have been enrolled in kindergartens, and nearly 7,000 young people have been attached to universities for preparatory courses for entrance exams.

The Head of state approved the proposals and instructed officials to consider the employability factor when managing the register of low-income families, to place non-working individuals under state social protection, and to facilitate their social integration.