President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on March 29, raising concerns about the slow progress of tree and flower planting initiatives and the lack of efforts to maintain cleanliness along various areas such as roads, railways, rivers, canals, neighborhoods, streets, and high-rise buildings, press secretary of the president informed.
The meeting highlighted a perceived deficiency in public outreach and education efforts to promote and popularize tree planting as a nationwide movement. As a response, the President outlined tasks within the framework of the "Yashil Makon" (Green Nation) initiative.
As part of a tree planting project initiated in the Tashkent region, authorities allocated 34 hectares of land across several districts to improvement departments for a 30-year period. The local budget will provide UZS 100 mn ($7,917) per hectare, with a drip irrigation system to be implemented to support the initiative. Land preparation and facilitation for individuals interested in planting trees will also be provided.
The approved initiative mandates the allocation of a minimum of 20 hectares of land in each region to commence the experiment. Additionally, the importance of planting flower seedlings suited to local climates along at least two central streets in regional centers, Tashkent, and Nukus, was emphasized, with a vision to transform them into thematic streets.
The "Yashil Makon" initiative, designed to promote environmental sustainability, has established ambitious goals, including the planting of 125 mn saplings in the upcoming spring season. However, there are concerns about limited advancement in specific areas, particularly regarding unresolved issues such as land allocation and funding for irrigation.
Led by the country's leadership and ingrained as a customary practice, the "Yashil Makon" initiative entails the yearly planting of tree saplings across Uzbekistan. Overseen by the State Unitary Enterprise "Yashil Hudud" (Green Gardens) under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change, the project seeks to enrich greenery and promote a healthier ecological balance.
In 2023, lush "green gardens" adorned every corner of Uzbekistan, spanning over 600 hectares of vibrant landscapes. These verdant havens were carefully nurtured across diverse regions and urban areas, contributing to the nation's ongoing environmental revitalization endeavors.
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