Ravshanjon Isomiddinov, a 44-year-old specialist, has been drilling wells for 24 years in areas of Uzbekistan suffering from drinking water shortages. He has dug wells up to 120 meters deep, alleviating the lives of local residents. His work involves constant life-threatening risks, as assistance is nearly impossible inside the well.

While working in the well, Ravshanjon communicates with assistants on the surface via a microphone, which is essential for coordination. He recalls a dangerous incident: "Once, a pipe burst, and I found myself underwater. My friends above thought I had died, but thank God, I got out." This case highlights the extreme conditions of his labor.

Over the years, he has drilled many wells deeper than 100 meters, providing water for livestock, gardens, and children in arid zones. Ravshanjon emphasizes: "In dry lands, I have found water for many and received their blessings. With this profession, I feed my family." His work brings not only income but also deep satisfaction from helping the community.

He finds particular joy in the moment when water starts gushing from underground. He senses this earlier than others and deliberately sends apprentices down to share this happiness with them. For his work, he earns from 300,000 to 1.2 million soums per meter of drilling, reflecting the complexity and riskiness of his occupation.

Source: kun.uz