Uzbekistan is making substantial strides in optimizing land resource management, land accounting, and cadastral services, as President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presided over a meeting on October 27 to discuss the nation's efforts to enhance these crucial areas.
Over recent years, significant investments and initiatives have been implemented to modernize land management. One of the most notable advancements has been the provision of modern technology to the Cadastre Agency. The agency received a special aircraft and aerial camera, along with a fleet of 112 drones. Additionally, six information systems and data centers have been launched to digitize the land management industry.
These technological upgrades have yielded impressive results. In the last three years, electronic maps have been created for a remarkable 96% of the country's land. Furthermore, 40 mn hectares of land have been successfully registered and taxed, contributing an additional source of UZS 1.1 trillion ($89.8mn) to the national budget. Importantly, 790,000 new devices and 520,000 previously unaccounted for were integrated into the system.
Another notable achievement has been the cadastral registration of 1.2 mn hectares of rural land in reserve, resulting in the distribution of 425,000 hectares of land to 675,000 residents and farmers. These developments not only bolster land rights but also have the potential to provide employment for up to 1 mn people.
Nevertheless, challenges persist in land management. For instance, a considerable 146,000 kilometers of internal roads and surrounding lands currently lack the necessary documentation. A similar situation exists in the water industry, where out of 827,000 hectares of water fund land, only 380,000 hectares possess cadastral documents.
To address these challenges, President Mirziyoyev has instructed officials to expedite the land cadastre of road and water fund areas while simultaneously making them more accessible for public and entrepreneurial use. The President noted that this could create employment opportunities for a significant number of individuals.
Furthermore, there is a pressing need to address the issue of the 2.4 mn houses in the republic that lack ownership documents. Finalizing the draft law to grant ownership rights to these houses is a crucial step toward providing residents with legal and economic security.
The meeting also discussed the proposal to rezone 817,000 hectares of land that have been used as housing for many years but remain categorized as agricultural land in official documents.
Addressing the issues in the cadastral system, the President pointed out that this year alone, 1.5 mn cadastral services were provided, with 600,000 relating to cadastral collection. To alleviate the workload, a private cadastral engineer institute has been introduced in Tashkent city and the Tashkent region, with 165 private cadastral engineers established.
In the near future, the private sector is expected to play a more prominent role in this field. A new "UZKAD" information system will facilitate the transition of real estate services to the private sector, and from July 1, 2024, the activities of private cadastral engineers will be established in all regions of the republic.
The president emphasized the necessity of expanding the scope and quality of cadastral services, fostering the training of qualified personnel, bridging the gap between science and land management, and emphasizing the significance of continued digitization in these areas.
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